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The Provision of SNCO Engineering Foundation Degree Scheme Runn

Ministry of Defence · Central government

In brief

Ministry of Defence is looking for suppliers for education work (UK-wide).

The estimated value is £990,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 59 months, starting 13 January 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at 11:59pm, Tuesday 17 November 2026.

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Can I win this?

Key dates

Bids by: 11:59pm, Tuesday 17 November 2026

How bids are scored

VFM

Competition

Usually low: a median of 2 bids per contract for this buyer (from 157 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

his contract seeks the provision of an award of a primarily Accredited Prior Learning (APL), Engineering Management Foundation Degree in Science (EM FdSC) to senior non-commissioned members of the Engineering Profession.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 4 days?That is tight, especially for a first bid with this buyer.
Is a contract of about £990,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in locations across the UK?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Make sure your bid arrives before 11:59pm, Tuesday 17 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

19 October 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 098564-2026

About the buyer

Ministry of DefenceLast 12 months

Procurements

629

Awards

355

Suppliers it has used most for education

Rafa Kidz Limited2 contracts
Realise Learning and Employment Limited2 contracts
University of Staffordshire2 contracts
Capita Business Services1 contract
Explosive learning Solutions1 contract

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From notice 098564-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 19 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 19 October 2026.