Scope
Reference
715048454
Description
This procurement is for the appointment of a Service/Training Provider to deliver in full the Level 7 Systems Thinking Practitioner (STP) Apprenticeship Standard (ST0787) to members of the British Army's Intelligence Corps. The requirement will be for a total of 30 apprentices over a three year period (10 apprentices per annum), commencing September 2026. Full details of the scope and Conditions of Participation will be provided within the full ITT, currently scheduled for release in early September 2025.
Total value (estimated)
- £700,000 excluding VAT
- £840,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2029
- 3 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
12 September 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
29 September 2025, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
7 January 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical (including Social Value) | Total Non-cost score (Technical and Social Value) |
Quality | 70% |
| Cost | Total Cost |
Cost | 30% |
Other information
Payment terms
As detailed within Schedule 3 of the ITT pack.
Description of risks to contract performance
1. DfE Changes - Potential changes to Department for Education (DfE) policies and apprenticeship delivery and assessment regulations.
2. Apprenticeship Cessation - The discontinuation of specific apprenticeship standards or frameworks.
3. Introduction of New Apprenticeships - The implementation of new or additional apprenticeship standards that may require adjustments to existing contracts.
4. Army/Cap Badge Restructuring - Organisational changes within the Army or cap badge structures that could impact apprenticeship delivery.
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Ministry of Defence
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHVX-4316-ZVGZ
Army HQ, Marlborough Lines
Andover
SP11 8HJ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Adrian Bryczkowski
Email: example.example@mod.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
Region: UKJ36 - Central Hampshire
Organisation type: Public authority - central government