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Soldier development: provision of Basic Training Instruction

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Opportunity overview

Solider Development is an element of Basic Training (BT) embedded within the Common Military Syllabus (Future Soldier) (CMS (FS)) delivered by Soldier Academy HQ through ATC(P), ATR(W) and ITC(C). The purpose of Soldier Development is to stimulate individual behaviours developing physical and mental robustness of the recruit which underpin the Army Leadership Code.  Using Type 1 Adventurous Training, recruits are exposed to controlled risk in a challenging and often demanding outdoor environment where the perceived risk to life is real. Developing self-confidence, physical and moral courage, resilience and determination, and leadership skills that directly enhance military capability. Solider Development is the only activity that places our recruits in situations outside their comfort zone and exposure to fear and thus is central to the teaching and application of mental resilience.  The Scope of the contract includes: Operations Manager: Responsible for planning and managing the weekly training programme, overseeing contracted staff resources, ensuring currency and competency of instructional staff, managing fixed contract staff responsibilities, overseeing staff CPD, recruitment, pay, staff reporting, conducting training deliver, and conducting PPE checks/conditioning boards. Training Moderators: Deputise for the Ops manager, conduct training moderations on contractual staff, facilitate staff CPD, deliver training when required, and aid with stores work when necessary. Instructors: Responsible for training delivery and supporting with stores work as needed. Senior Storekeeper: Accountable for issuing and maintaining all essential clothing and equipment, as well as managing safety and accountability checks on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis. Storekeeper: Responsible for issuing, accounting for, and maintaining all essential clothing and equipment.

Awarded to

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Capita Business Services Ltd

Matched by exact name
Contract value
£4m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
16 Apr 2025
Award ID
021560-2025-711013450-1
Status
active
Identifier
443328
Location
London, UK, W2 6BD, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV80511000 — Staff training services

Lots

  • Solider Development is an element of Basic Training (BT) embedded within the Common Military Syllabus (Future Soldier) (CMS (FS)) delivered by Soldier Academy HQ through ATC(P), ATR(W) and ITC(C). The purpose of Soldier Development is to stimulate individual behaviours developing physical and mental robustness of the recruit which underpin the Army Leadership Code.  Using Type 1 Adventurous Training, recruits are exposed to controlled risk in a challenging and often demanding outdoor environment where the perceived risk to life is real. Developing self-confidence, physical and moral courage, resilience and determination, and leadership skills that directly enhance military capability. Solider Development is the only activity that places our recruits in situations outside their comfort zone and exposure to fear and thus is central to the teaching and application of mental resilience.  The Scope of the contract includes: Operations Manager: Responsible for planning and managing the weekly training programme, overseeing contracted staff resources, ensuring currency and competency of instructional staff, managing fixed contract staff responsibilities, overseeing staff CPD, recruitment, pay, staff reporting, conducting training deliver, and conducting PPE checks/conditioning boards. Training Moderators: Deputise for the Ops manager, conduct training moderations on contractual staff, facilitate staff CPD, deliver training when required, and aid with stores work when necessary. Instructors: Responsible for training delivery and supporting with stores work as needed. Senior Storekeeper: Accountable for issuing and maintaining all essential clothing and equipment, as well as managing safety and accountability checks on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis. Storekeeper: Responsible for issuing, accounting for, and maintaining all essential clothing and equipment.£9.4m

Published notice details

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Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
Contract Reference 711013450
Status
complete
Has Recurrence
No
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Covered By

GPA

Bid Opening

Date
17 Dec 2024, 18:01

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Expected award period

Starts
17 Dec 2024, 18:01

Tender Period

Ends
18 Dec 2024, 18:00

Communication

Future Notice Date
1 Nov 2024, 00:00

Contract terms

Performance Terms
Please see terms and conditions contained within the ITT.
Has Electronic Payment
Yes
Has Electronic Ordering
Yes
Electronic Invoicing Policy
allowed

Classification

Id
80511000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Staff training services

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Duration In Days
120

Submission Method

electronicSubmission
written

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
suitability
Description
Participation in the ITT is subject to passing the SAQ.

Applies To

supplier

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
cancelled
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Solider Development is an element of Basic Training (BT) embedded within the Common Military Syllabus (Future Soldier) (CMS (FS)) delivered by Soldier Academy HQ through ATC(P), ATR(W) and ITC(C). The purpose of Soldier Development is to stimulate individual behaviours developing physical and mental robustness of the recruit which underpin the Army Leadership Code.  Using Type 1 Adventurous Training, recruits are exposed to controlled risk in a challenging and often demanding outdoor environment where the perceived risk to life is real. Developing self-confidence, physical and moral courage, resilience and determination, and leadership skills that directly enhance military capability. Solider Development is the only activity that places our recruits in situations outside their comfort zone and exposure to fear and thus is central to the teaching and application of mental resilience.  The Scope of the contract includes: Operations Manager: Responsible for planning and managing the weekly training programme, overseeing contracted staff resources, ensuring currency and competency of instructional staff, managing fixed contract staff responsibilities, overseeing staff CPD, recruitment, pay, staff reporting, conducting training deliver, and conducting PPE checks/conditioning boards. Training Moderators: Deputise for the Ops manager, conduct training moderations on contractual staff, facilitate staff CPD, deliver training when required, and aid with stores work when necessary. Instructors: Responsible for training delivery and supporting with stores work as needed. Senior Storekeeper: Accountable for issuing and maintaining all essential clothing and equipment, as well as managing safety and accountability checks on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis. Storekeeper: Responsible for issuing, accounting for, and maintaining all essential clothing and equipment.

Value

Amount
9,400,000
Currency
GBP

Options

Description
2 x 1 year

Renewal

Description
This contract is subject to 2x1 year option years. The value of these option years has been included in the value assigned to this notice.

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price

Contract period

Ends
31 Mar 2027, 23:59
Starts
1 Apr 2025, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Electronic Catalogue Policy
required

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery Location

Description
Soldier Development Wing Sennybridge- Brecon Beacons Soldier Development Wing Halton- Lake District

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Entry 2
Region
UK
Entry 3
Region
UK
Entry 4
Region
UK

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
80511000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Staff training services

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
economic
Document Type
economicSelectionCriteria
Entry 2
Id
technical
Document Type
technicalSelectionCriteria

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-5983
Name
Ministry of Defence

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UK
Locality
Andover
Country Name
United Kingdom

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
MINISTRY
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
Entry 2
Id
02
Scheme
COFOG
Description
Defence

Identifier

Legal Name
Ministry of Defence

Contact

Name
FAO: Georgina Overton
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-130314
Name
Ministry of Defence

Roles

buyer
centralPurchasingBody

Address

Region
UK
Locality
Andover
Postal Code
SP11 8HT
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Belnhiem Building, Marlborough Lines, Monxton Road

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
MINISTRY
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
Entry 2
Id
02
Scheme
COFOG
Description
Defence

Identifier

Legal Name
Ministry of Defence

Contact

Name
Georgina Overton
Organisation 3
Id
GB-FTS-130315
Name
Ministry of Defence

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
London
Postal Code
SW1A 2HB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
MOD Main Building

Identifier

Legal Name
Ministry of Defence
Organisation 4
Id
GB-FTS-24091
Name
Ministry of Defence

Roles

reviewContactPoint

Address

Locality
London
Postal Code
SW1A 2HB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
MOD Main Building, Whitehall

Identifier

Legal Name
Ministry of Defence
Organisation 5
Id
GB-FTS-147894
Name
Ministry of Defence

Roles

buyer
centralPurchasingBody

Address

Region
UK
Locality
Andover
Postal Code
SP118HT
Country Name
United Kingdom

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
MINISTRY
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
Entry 2
Id
02
Scheme
COFOG
Description
Defence

Identifier

Legal Name
Ministry of Defence

Contact

Name
Army Commercial Complex Procurements
Organisation 6
Id
GB-FTS-147895
Name
Capita Business Services Ltd

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UK
Locality
London
Postal Code
W2 6BD
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
2 Kingdom Street, Paddington

Details

Scale
large

Identifier

Id
443328
Legal Name
Capita Business Services Ltd

Contact

Organisation 7
Id
GB-FTS-19876
Name
Army Commercial

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
Andover
Country Name
United Kingdom

Details

Identifier

Legal Name
Army Commercial
Organisation 8
Id
GB-FTS-147896
Name
Ministry of Defence

Roles

mediationBody

Address

Locality
Whitehall
Country Name
United Kingdom

Details

Identifier

Legal Name
Ministry of Defence

Award information

Award 1
Id
021560-2025-711013450-1
Title
Provision of soldier development for Basic Training instruction Soldier Development
Status
active
Has Subcontracting
Yes

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-147895
Name
Capita Business Services Ltd

Related lots

1

Subcontracting

Description
Capita Entrust

Value

Amount
3,979,000
Currency
GBP

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
021560-2025-711013450-1
Title
Provision of soldier development for Basic Training instruction Soldier Development
Status
active
Award ID
021560-2025-711013450-1
Date Signed
17 Apr 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
3,979,000
Currency
GBP

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Andover · UK · SP118HT · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

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