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title: "Army Orienteering Association (AOA) Training and Services"
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# Army Orienteering Association (AOA) Training and Services

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04fc4e

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has initiated a procurement process for the "Army Orienteering Association (AOA) Training and Services" project. This tender, classified under public authority - central government, aims to support the AOA in delivering training courses, coaching, mapping services, competitions, and technical advice, including the provision of timing equipment and services. The procurement method is an open procedure and the main category is services. Key dates include the end of the tender submission period on 5th May 2025, the enquiry period closing on 9th April 2025, and the expected award decision by 9th June 2025. The successful contract will commence from 1st July 2025, spanning until 30th June 2028, with an option for a 12-month extension subject to financial approval.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in orienteering training, digital mapping services, staff training, and sports-event organisation. Companies with expertise in providing comprehensive training solutions, technical services, and competition organisation would be well-suited to compete. The overall value of the contract, estimated at £296,184 gross, presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses to expand their portfolio and establish stronger ties with government contracts. The open procedure allows for broad participation, ensuring that qualified suppliers can vie for this substantial project aimed at enhancing the capabilities of the Army Orienteering Association.

## Notice

This procurement is to support the Army Orienteering Association (AOA) to deliver training courses, coaching, mapping services, competitions and technical services. This includes technical advice and provision of timing equipment/services to deliver effective training, complying to British Orienteering National Governing Body rules and policies and 'safe-place, safe-training'.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: One 12 Month Extension Option (Subject to Financial Approval)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012644-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £246,820 |
| Lots value | £246,820 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | ANDOVER |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP11 8HJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Test Valley |
| Electoral ward | Andover Millway |
| Westminster constituency | North West Hampshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 80 - Education and training services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 22114300 - Maps
- 71354100 - Digital mapping services
- 80511000 - Staff training services
- 92622000 - Sports-event organisation services

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2025 at 17:04 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012644-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012644-2025
  2nd April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=59689
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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