Scope
Reference
713818452
Description
Provision of civilian contracted instructors to deliver directed Adventurous Training (AT) activities, mainly in the Allgäu and Harz Mountain regions of Germany, but also occasionally in other European countries. The primary User of this contract is the Joint Service Mountain Training Wing (Bavaria) (JSMTW(Bav)), which is a sub-unit of the Joint Service Mountain Training Centre (JSMTC). JSMTC is a Unit within the Army Adventurous Training Group (AATG).
Activities include:
- Paragliding Courses
(i) Elementary and Club Pilot (CP)
(ii) Paragliding Club Coach (PCC) and Paragliding Pilot Training (PGT)
(iii) Paragliding Club Pilot (PCP)
- Summer Moutaineering Courses
(i) Foundation and Leader courses
- Rock Climbing Courses
(i) All Rock Climbing Courses as detailed in JSP 419
- Alpine Mountaineering
(i) All Alpine Courses as detailed in JSP 419
- Winter Climbing Courses
(i) All Winter Climbing Courses
- Kayasking Canoeing Courses
(i) Foundation
(ii) K3N or O3N
- Skiing Courses
(i) Foundation 1 and 2 Courses
(ii) Foundation 3, Ski Leader 2 & 3, ALPSKI and
SMT/SMI Instructor Courses
(iii) Ski Leader 1 Courses
(iv) Adaptive Courses
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £1,800,000 excluding VAT
- £2,160,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 8 July 2025 to 8 July 2030
- 5 years, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
Contract locations
- DE - Germany
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
1
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Justification for framework term over 8 years
This contract is classified as a Defence and Security Contract under Section 7 of the Procurement Act 23, specifically 7 (e) in accordance with the description of wholly military purpose including (b) the training of military personnel.
Framework operation description
The Framework will utlilise a rate card and booked activities in accordance with those set out within the Schedule of Requirements.The evaluation of the price will be based on maximum number of hours allocated to the contract multiplied by the rates for each individual activity.
Award method when using the framework
Without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Technical ability conditions of participation
British Association of Snowsport Instructors (BASI) Alpine Level 2 or 3 or International equivalent.
IFMGA Mountain Guide.
British Association of Snowsport Instructors (BASI) Nordic Level 2 or international equivalent.
British Association of Snowsport Instructors (BASI) Nordic Level 2 + Level 3
Mountain Safety Module or international equivalent.
Training Director - BASI Alpine Level 3 or international equivalent.
Paragliding (Award description in App1)
Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor (MCI) or UIAA recognised equivalent.
British Canoeing (BC) Sheltered water Canoe Coach
British Canoeing (BC) Kayak Coach or internationally recognised equivalent.
British Canoeing (BC) WW Kayak Coach
British Canoeing (BC) WW Canoe Coach & British Canoeing (BC) Open Water
Canoe Coach or internationally recognised equivalent.
International Mountain Leader, MCI or UIAA recognised equivalent.
IFMGA Mountain Guide
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
24 April 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
30 April 2025, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Please submit your tender on the Defence Sourcing Portal: https://contracts.mod.uk/go/265070030196011D6FC1
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
9 June 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 June 2029
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Technical critera | Consisting of 5 seperate criteria seen within the Tender which is accessible via the Defence Sourcing Portal: https://contracts.mod.uk/go/265070030196011D6FC1 |
Quality |
| Social value | Consisting of 3 seperate cirtieria within the Tender which is accessible via the Defence Sourcing Portal: https://contracts.mod.uk/go/265070030196011D6FC1 |
Quality |
| Cost | Total value of the tender in accordance with estimated throughput accross the 5 years of the contract. |
Cost |
Weighting description
The evaluation will be conducted in accordance with Value For Money Index, which is a Most Advantageous Tender methodology where the non-cost score (technical/quality 90% weighting & social value 10% weighting) is divided by the tender cost to acheive the final score.
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Defence and security
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
The extant contract expires 07 July 2025. It is imperative that the re-let is awarded to provide continuity to the armed forces. Without the training in place the mandated Army Adventurous Training (AT) delivery levels will not be achieved. This directly affects the 'offer' that the Army is delivering to soldiers. A loss of AT Capability will affect soldiers morale, and indirectly affect Army recruitment and retention.
Documents
Associated tender documents
713818452-Adventurous_Training_Instructors_(Europe)_ITT.rtf
Adventurous Training Instructors ITT
Contracting authority
Ministry of Defence
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHVX-4316-ZVGZ
Monxton Road
Andover
SP11 8HJ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Tom Shields
Email: Tom.Shields102@mod.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
Region: UKJ36 - Central Hampshire
Organisation type: Public authority - central government