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title: "Finance and Accounting Apprenticeships"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0552d1"
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# Finance and Accounting Apprenticeships

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0552d1

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## Summary

This public procurement process, initiated by the Ministry of Defence, pertains to the provision of Finance and Accounting Apprenticeships within the Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) sector. The contract, valued at £234,000, was awarded to First Intuition Ltd, following an open procedure, and is classified under the "Education and training services" category. The procurement process is in the award stage, having been completed with the contract set to run from 2025 to 2028, catering to an initial three-year period with an option for an additional year's intake. Training delivery is required to be face-to-face in Bristol by September 2025 to ensure high success rates for the cohorts, with the facility located within 10 miles of Bristol (UKK11 region) to ensure accessibility.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational services, particularly those specialising in vocational training in finance and accounting. Businesses with a strong presence in delivering tailored training programmes, especially face-to-face sessions, would be well-suited to compete for such opportunities. The requirement for provision of comprehensive training across multiple cohorts underlines potential for extended engagements and partnerships, further allowing institutions to expand their influence within the governmental and public training sectors.

## Notice

The supply and training of Finance and Accounting Apprentices within DE&S. The Authority requires that the Finance and Accounting Apprenticeships are to be delivered face to face in Bristol to maximise student success rates. Provision of Apprenticeship Training is required by September 2025 for the incoming 2025 cohort, and will be delivered for three years, from 2025 -2028, with an option intake for the 2026 - 2029 cohort.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) Corporate Commercial team are undertaking a procurement to appoint a provider for the supply and training of Finance and Accounting Apprentices within DE&S. The Authority requires that the Finance and Accounting Apprenticeships are to be delivered face to face in Bristol to maximise student success rates. Provision of Apprenticeship Training is required by September 2025 for the incoming 2025 cohort, and will be delivered for three years, from 2025 -2028, with an option intake for the 2026 - 2029 cohort. The training facility will be sourced by the provider, will be within 10 miles of Bristol, BS34 8JH and accessible by public transport e.g., train/bus and/or car parking. The courses requiring delivery are named as follows; Assistant Account Level 3 (ST0002) Apprenticeship Professional Accounting / Taxation Technician Level 4 (ST0003) Apprenticeship Number of learners, cohorts and contract options are as follows; Delivery of training for up to 12 learners for the Level 3 (ST0002) in the 2025 cohort from September 2025 Delivery of training for up to 12 learners for the Level 4 (ST0003) in the 2025 cohort from March 2027 Contract option for up to 12 learners for the Level 4 (ST0003) in the 2024 cohort from March 2026 Contract option for up to 10 learners for the Level 3 (ST0002) in the 2026 cohort from September 2026 Contract option for up to 10 learners for the Level 4 (ST0003) in the 2026 cohort from March 2028

Options: 3 initial years + optional 1 year extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051626-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 28 Jul 2025 |
| Award date | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £234,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLK11 Bristol, City of |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FIRST INTUITION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 27 Aug 2025 at 13:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051626-2025
- 22 Jul 2025 at 08:41 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041840-2025
- 24 Jun 2025 at 15:14 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034830-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps?_gl=1*1jlfn8l*_ga*NjIxMTk1ODMwLjE3MzAyMDAxNTk.*_ga_SK4BZ95L7T*czE3NDcwNTU5NTMkbzMyJGcwJHQxNzQ3MDU1OTU2JGowJGwwJGgw#apprenticeshiptraining
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence

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