Published date: 24 March 2021

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 4 January 2021, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 03000000

  • Training services - 80500000

Location of contract

United Kingdom

Value of contract

£5,700,000

Procurement reference

701544387

Published date

24 March 2021

Closing date

4 January 2021

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

17 March 2021

Contract end date

18 March 2024

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Call-off from a framework agreement

A mini-competition or direct purchase from a pre-established framework agreement.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The requirement is for the procurement of Soldier Development Instruction of adventurous training courses to be delivered at Soldier Development Wing Halton and Soldier Development Wing Sennybridge. Soldier Development is an element of the Phase 1 Basic Training Common Military Syllabus (CMS) (ITG) and Combat Infantry Course (CIC) (SCHINF). The purpose of Soldier Development is to enhance military capability, stimulate individual behaviors and developing physical and mental robustness by exposure to controlled risk in a challenging and outdoor environment where the perceived risk to life is real.

The key requirements for the project are summarised below:

a. BT(SE) instruction of AT multi activity courses that include Rock Climbing (outdoor and Indoor), Kayak/Canoes/Surf Kayaking, Mountaineering/Hill Walking and Caving.

b. Instructor attendance on the electronic Care of Trainee course delivered by ASLS.

c. Provision of drivers - the SOR requires the Authority to provide transport whilst the contractor is responsible for providing drivers.

d. Provision of storekeeping functions- to manage Authority provided AT clothing and equipment.

This requirement was procured using the Managed Learning Service (MLS) framework RM3822. The preferred supplier option was chosen as the best route to market based on value for money.

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Award information

Awarded date

17 March 2021

Contract start date

17 March 2021

Contract end date

18 March 2024

Total value of contract

£5,700,000

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

KNOWLEDGEPOOL GROUP LIMITED

Address

1st Floor,Reading Bridge House, Reading Bridge
READING
Berkshire
RG1 8LS
GB

Reference

Companies House number: 04968329

Supplier is SME?

No

Supplier is VCSE?

No

Attachments

About the buyer

Contact name

Fergus Bailey

Address

Army Commercial-Procure | D Res, Zone 8 | 2nd Floor
Ramillies Building | Marlborough Lines | Monxton Road | Army HQ
Andover
SP11 8HT
England

Telephone

03001521183

Email

fergus.bailey102@mod.gov.uk