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The Accreditation of Military Engineer Geographic (ME Geo) Soldier Training

Ministry of Defence · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 07:37.

Opportunity overview

Military Engineer Geographic (ME Geo) soldiers currently complete two courses at the Defence School of Geospatial Intelligence (DSGI), which are accredited as a Bachelor of Science Degree (BSc) under contract with a UK University. The accreditation process must align with established standards, including curriculum quality, faculty qualifications, student outcomes, and institutional resources. The contract duration is from 01 July 2025 to 30 June 2027 with an option for an additional one-year option, which could extend the total duration 30 June 2028.

Awarded to

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Sheffield Hallam University

No match
Contract value
£289.3k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
11 Aug 2025
Award ID
048129-2025-713818453-1
Status
active
Location
Sheffield, UKE32, S1 1WB, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV80340000 — Special education services

Lots

  • The accreditation supports the Ministry of Defence strategic goal of ensuring a highly skilled workforce capable of meeting operational demands now and in the future. The accreditation also enables the DSGI to maintain quality training, professional development, and career opportunities for ME Geo soldiers, offering them valuable civilian-recognised qualifications. The contract with a UK University ensures these programs meet academic and industry standards, enhancing both the military profession and soldiers' career prospects.Value not stated

Published notice details

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Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
713818453
Status
complete
Procurement Method
limited
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Why this procedure was chosen
It is considered that single source procurement of a contract for the provision of an 11 month Military Engineer (ME Geo) Class 2 course with Sheffield Hallam University (SHU) can be undertaken for technical reasons in accordance with 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 due to the absence of competition is absent for technical reasons. These technical reasons are based on specific interoperability requirements under the accreditation process, which must be fulfilled by SHU to ensure the continued operation of the services being provided. The contract will be for a length of 24 months at a value of £203,551.14. In the case of the university level degree accreditation contract, it is not feasible to transition to a new provider for student cohorts who are already part way through their studies. The process for accreditation means that the students must remain with the original accreditor, as set out below. Soldiers must attend an 11-month Military Engineer Geographic (ME Geo) Class 2 course, successful completion of which results in soldiers being awarded 120 credits at Level 4 and 5, as they are considered qualified at that point to be assigned into their first military role. Following completion of their first military role in an operational unit, the soldiers subsequently return to complete an 11 month ME Geo Class 1 course, which must be undertaken with the original educational accreditor, gaining the requisite additional 100 credits at Level 5 and 6 to enable award of the Batchelor of Science (BSc). Both Class 1 and Class 2 courses were developed by the Authority in consultation with SHU. As a result of this, accreditation cannot be transferred between accrediting bodies. Moving to a new provider would require the full re-validation process for all student courses which have already been accredited by SHU and the existing student courses must therefore be completed and accredited by SHU. The Authority is currently developing a revised course structure in order to conduct a competitive procurement of the Military Engineer (ME Geo) course in the future. It is currently anticipated that this will be launched by 30/06/2027.

Legal basis

Id
32009L0081
Scheme
CELEX

Classification

Id
80340000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Special education services

Procedure reasons

Entry 1
Id
D_OUTSIDE_SCOPE
Scheme
TED_PT_AWARD_CONTRACT_WITHOUT_CALL
Description
The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Has Options
No
Description
The accreditation supports the Ministry of Defence strategic goal of ensuring a highly skilled workforce capable of meeting operational demands now and in the future. The accreditation also enables the DSGI to maintain quality training, professional development, and career opportunities for ME Geo soldiers, offering them valuable civilian-recognised qualifications. The contract with a UK University ensures these programs meet academic and industry standards, enhancing both the military profession and soldiers' career prospects.

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Lowest price
Type
price

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery Location

Description
Defence School of Military Survey(RSMS)

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKJ1
Entry 2
Region
UKJ1

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-157768
Name
Ministry of Defence

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKI32
Locality
London
Postal Code
SW1A 2HB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Main Building, Whitehall Horse Guard Avenue

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

Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-87343
Name
Sheffield Hallam University

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKE32
Locality
Sheffield
Postal Code
S1 1WB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Howard St, Sheffield City Centre

Details

Scale
large

Identifier

Legal Name
Sheffield Hallam University
Organisation 3
Id
GB-FTS-157769
Name
Ministry Of Defence

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
Filton
Postal Code
BS34 8JH
Country Name
United Kingdom

Identifier

Legal Name
Ministry Of Defence

Contact

Award information

Award 1
Id
048129-2025-713818453-1
Title
The accreditation of Military Engineer Geographic (ME Geo) soldier training
Status
active
Has Subcontracting
Yes

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-87343
Name
Sheffield Hallam University

Related lots

1

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
048129-2025-713818453-1
Title
The accreditation of Military Engineer Geographic (ME Geo) soldier training
Status
active
Award ID
048129-2025-713818453-1
Date Signed
12 Aug 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
289,260
Currency
GBP

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · London · UKI32 · SW1A 2HB · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKJ1

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. ocds-h6vhtk-058667-2025-08-12T15:43:11+01:00compiled ·