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title: "The Provision of Adventurous Training Instructor (ATI) Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064df2"
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# The Provision of Adventurous Training Instructor (ATI) Support

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064df2

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, based in Andover, UK, has successfully awarded a contract for "The Provision of Adventurous Training Instructor (ATI) Support" to Capita Business Services Limited. This contract encompasses the supply of qualified civilian instructors to conduct Joint Service Adventurous Training and Adventurous Leadership and Resilience Training element of the Army Leadership Development Programme across various UK and overseas locations. The procurement method used was an open procedure, indicating a transparent competitive tender process. The contract, which is now in the 'Award' stage, is valued at £2,000,000 with a gross amount of £2,400,000, and will commence on 1st July 2026, running until 30th June 2028, with the possibility of extension up to 2030. The service category is education and training services, primarily enhancing leadership and resilience among Service Personnel through activities like mountaineering and sailing.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses capable of providing highly qualified instructors who can meet stringent MOD and NGB standards. It presents growth potential for those in the education and training industry, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can offer flexible, high-calibre instructing services. As demand may vary seasonally with requirements sometimes on short notice, businesses with the capacity to rapidly mobilise trained personnel will find this contract particularly advantageous. Meeting the contract's delivery standards can also enhance a company's reputation within the public sector and positions it well for future MOD contracts.

## Notice

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is seeking a contractor to provide qualified civilian instructors to deliver Joint Service Adventurous Training (JSAT) and the Adventurous Leadership and Resilience Training (ALeRT) element of the Army Leadership Development Programme (ALDP) at various locations across the UK and overseas. These programmes aim to enhance the leadership, resilience, and operational capability of Service Personnel through activities such as mountaineering, sailing, kayaking, caving, and mountain biking. Training will be delivered in accordance with MOD standards and National Governing Body (NGB) frameworks. Instructors must hold relevant qualifications, be ALeRT-trained, and meet all professional, safety, and security requirements. The contractor will be responsible for providing instructors to supplement MOD staff capacity, with demand varying seasonally and short-notice support occasionally required. The contract will run for an initial two-year term and an option to extend for a further two years.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The contract will run for an initial two-year term and an option to extend for a further two years.

Renewal: The contract will run for an initial two-year term and an option to extend for a further two years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046915-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | 20 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | 2026-05-25 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | £2,000,000 |
| Awards value | £2,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 21 May 2026 at 10:18 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046915-2026
- 23 Mar 2026 at 12:19 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026227-2026
- 11 Feb 2026 at 14:10 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012440-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046915-2026
  21st May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026227-2026
  23rd March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012440-2026
  11th February 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk/
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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