Future Academic Provision-UK2

Ministry of DefencecontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-04ed09Procurement Act 2023SME suitableVCSE suitableplanned
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Estimated value

£117.0m

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

18 Jun 2026

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Description

Strategic Command Commercial are currently inviting responses to a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (PMEN) on key themes surrounding the Future Academic Provision (FAP) requirement. FAP aims to continually design, develop, and deliver Professional Defence & Security Education (PDSE) and training services, including the ability to award degrees up to RQF level 7 and potentially 8, recognising prior accredited learning. There are two primary delivery sites (Shrivenham and London) in addition to a virtual footprint on the Defence Learning Environment (DLE). There are aspirations to deliver courses to other locations which may include overseas.

Scope

Reference
Future Academic Provision Programme
Total value
£117,000,000 excluding VAT
£140,400,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
05 Jan 2027 to 31 Aug 2035
Main category
services
CPV classifications
80000000
Contract locations
UK, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom
South East England, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)