Future Academic Provision-UK2

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        "description": "UPDATE 18TH JUNE 2026\nThe Defence Academy has undertaken a comprehensive review of the Future Academic Programme (FAP), informed by the direction set out in SDR 25 and following feedback received from market engagement activities. As a result of this review, the Defence Academy has determined that progressing to a tendering phase at this time is not viable.\nThis decision has been made with careful consideration, including an appreciation of the time and effort that potential suppliers have already invested in the early market engagement. Engagement to date has indicated that the current scope and approach risked seeking a level of provision below what is routinely delivered within the wider Education sector. To ensure that the Defence Academy continues to meet Defence’s evolving training and education needs, we are revisiting both the programme requirements and the associated procurement strategy.\nWhile this work is undertaken, interim measures will be put in place to ensure continuity of service. Further engagement with the market will continue at a later date in order to refine our requirements and better understand available solutions and sector perspectives.\nSuppliers are encouraged to monitor platforms such as Find a Tender and Contracts Finder for updates on future opportunities and further market engagement activities related to the Future Academic Programme.\nUPDATE 12 AUGUST 2025\nThe Authority wishes to provide the following update to the market:\nFurther to its previous update in May 2025, the Authority has continued to work on its requirements capture and procurement approach.\nThe purpose of this RFI is to gain the market’s view on the following proposed procurement approach.\nThe Authority is currently considering two separate procurements and is keen for the market’s view to inform the benefits, risks, issues and dependencies. The two separate procurements indicatively are:\n1.\tCommand and Staff Academic Provision. \n2.\tTechnical Academic Provision.\nThe Authority is currently considering utilising either the Open Procedure under Procurement Act 2023 Regulations or the Crown Commercial Services Learning and Training Dynamic Purchasing System (RM6219) as its route to market.\nThe Authority is keen to understand the market view on how two separate procurements may impact market capability and appetite.\nTo be clear, the Authority has not made a final decision on its procurement approach. This will take place upon further market feedback as well as the solution that best meets the Authority’s requirements.\nThe Authority welcomes the market’s view on the above update and specific responses to the questions posed in the RFI.\nThe RFI can be accessed via the following link https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=59241\nIf there are issues accessing the RFI via the above link, please contact UKStratCom-Comrcl-JFD@mod.gov.uk.\nThe RFI response deadline is 5pm on 19 August 2025."
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        "description": "Dear supplier,\nThe Authority wishes to thank you for the interest and responses received to the Future Academic Provision (FAP) Request For Information (RFI) published on 18 December 2024. The RFI notice from 18/12/24 can be found within this notice.\nThe Authority has carefully reviewed the responses to the FAP RFI and wishes to outline its position regarding next steps for the FAP Programme.\nThe Authority wishes to explore themes raised by suppliers in response to the RFI. Due to commercial sensitivity, the Authority will be contacting suppliers who responded to the RFI individually to clarify elements of their response in greater detail.\nThe Authority also has several follow up questions for the entire market which it is inviting industry’s view. Please see the attached document titled ‘20250313_Future_Academic_Provision_RFI_Follow_ Up_Questions_O’ which contains instructions on how to a submit a response in addition to the specific questions asked. The aim of the updated RFI is to understand the current market position in relation to key themes as outlined in the attached document. \nThe Authority is also hosting an online webinar with the aim to provide an update on the FAP Programme to industry. The Authority reserves the right to hold a second online webinar and will update industry as soon as possible with confirmed details if this approach is chosen. The initial webinar will take place via Microsoft Teams on the following date:\nWebinar 1 – 27 March 2025. 10:00am-10:45am GMT. Please register by 5pm on 24 March 2025 via https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/1df615cd-fa5c-4b52-b816-62a4121c1fc2@be7760ed-5953-484b-ae95-d0a16dfa09e5 \nFull details of the webinar are contained within the Microsoft Teams link.\nUpon the conclusion of the webinar, the Authority reserves the right to engage in dialogue with industry by holding individual discussions which are optional to suppliers. The Authority is proposing that individual discussions take place virtually via Microsoft Teams or in-person at the Defence Academy in Shrivenham, dependent on supplier preference. The discussion will last approximately 45 minutes and will aim to explore key themes in relation to FAP. All conversations held will be recorded to ensure that there is a clear audit trail as part of PMEN. \nPlease register your interest in individual discussions by confirming via email to UKStratCom-Comrcl-JFD@mod.gov.uk by 5pm 24 March 2025. In this email, please provide up to three slots that your organisation can attend and the preferred format of the discussion. The Authority will acknowledge your response as soon as practically possible and confirm next steps to facilitate any potential discussion.\nSubject to commercial sensitivity, all information conducted as part of Preliminary Market Engagement will be shared with all suppliers as soon as practically possible. \nThe Authority reserves the right and has no obligation to continue with the requirement following Preliminary Market Engagement, and if potential suppliers choose to act on any information they receive from during PME, it is entirely at their own risk"
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        "description": "Dear supplier,\nThe Authority wishes to thank you for the interest and responses received to the Future Academic Provision (FAP) Request For Information (RFI) published on 18 December 2024. The RFI notice from 18/12/24 can be found within this notice.\nThe Authority has carefully reviewed the responses to the FAP RFI and wishes to outline its position regarding next steps for the FAP Programme.\nThe Authority wishes to explore themes raised by suppliers in response to the RFI. Due to commercial sensitivity, the Authority will be contacting suppliers who responded to the RFI individually to clarify elements of their response in greater detail.\nThe Authority also has several follow up questions for the entire market which it is inviting industry’s view. Please see the attached document titled ‘20250313_Future_Academic_Provision_RFI_Follow_ Up_Questions_O’ which contains instructions on how to a submit a response in addition to the specific questions asked. The aim of the updated RFI is to understand the current market position in relation to key themes as outlined in the attached document. \nThe Authority is also hosting an online webinar with the aim to provide an update on the FAP Programme to industry. The Authority reserves the right to hold a second online webinar and will update industry as soon as possible with confirmed details if this approach is chosen. The initial webinar will take place via Microsoft Teams on the following date:\nWebinar 1 – 27 March 2025. 10:00am-10:45am GMT. Please register by 5pm on 24 March 2025 via https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/1df615cd-fa5c-4b52-b816-62a4121c1fc2@be7760ed-5953-484b-ae95-d0a16dfa09e5 \nFull details of the webinar are contained within the Microsoft Teams link.\nUpon the conclusion of the webinar, the Authority reserves the right to engage in dialogue with industry by holding individual discussions which are optional to suppliers. The Authority is proposing that individual discussions take place virtually via Microsoft Teams or in-person at the Defence Academy in Shrivenham, dependent on supplier preference. The discussion will last approximately 45 minutes and will aim to explore key themes in relation to FAP. All conversations held will be recorded to ensure that there is a clear audit trail as part of PMEN. \nPlease register your interest in individual discussions by confirming via email to UKStratCom-Comrcl-JFD@mod.gov.uk by 5pm 24 March 2025. In this email, please provide up to three slots that your organisation can attend and the preferred format of the discussion. The Authority will acknowledge your response as soon as practically possible and confirm next steps to facilitate any potential discussion.\nSubject to commercial sensitivity, all information conducted as part of Preliminary Market Engagement will be shared with all suppliers as soon as practically possible. \nThe Authority reserves the right and has no obligation to continue with the requirement following Preliminary Market Engagement, and if potential suppliers choose to act on any information they receive from during PME, it is entirely at their own risk"
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        "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009329-2025",
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        "status": "scheduled",
        "dueDate": "2025-03-24T23:59:59+00:00",
        "description": "Dear supplier,\nThe Authority wishes to thank you for the interest and responses received to the Future Academic Provision (FAP) Request For Information (RFI) published on 18 December 2024. The RFI notice from 18/12/24 can be found within this notice.\nThe Authority has carefully reviewed the responses to the FAP RFI and wishes to outline its position regarding next steps for the FAP Programme.\nThe Authority wishes to explore themes raised by suppliers in response to the RFI. Due to commercial sensitivity, the Authority will be contacting suppliers who responded to the RFI individually to clarify elements of their response in greater detail.\nThe Authority also has several follow up questions for the entire market which it is inviting industry’s view. Please see the attached document titled ‘20250313_Future_Academic_Provision_RFI_Follow_ Up_Questions_O’ which contains instructions on how to a submit a response in addition to the specific questions asked. The aim of the updated RFI is to understand the current market position in relation to key themes as outlined in the attached document. \nThe Authority is also hosting an online webinar with the aim to provide an update on the FAP Programme to industry. The Authority reserves the right to hold a second online webinar and will update industry as soon as possible with confirmed details if this approach is chosen. The initial webinar will take place via Microsoft Teams on the following date:\nWebinar 1 – 27 March 2025. 10:00am-10:45am GMT. Please register by 5pm on 24 March 2025 via https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/1df615cd-fa5c-4b52-b816-62a4121c1fc2@be7760ed-5953-484b-ae95-d0a16dfa09e5 \nFull details of the webinar are contained within the Microsoft Teams link.\nUpon the conclusion of the webinar, the Authority reserves the right to engage in dialogue with industry by holding individual discussions which are optional to suppliers. The Authority is proposing that individual discussions take place virtually via Microsoft Teams or in-person at the Defence Academy in Shrivenham, dependent on supplier preference. The discussion will last approximately 45 minutes and will aim to explore key themes in relation to FAP. All conversations held will be recorded to ensure that there is a clear audit trail as part of PMEN. \nPlease register your interest in individual discussions by confirming via email to UKStratCom-Comrcl-JFD@mod.gov.uk by 5pm 24 March 2025. In this email, please provide up to three slots that your organisation can attend and the preferred format of the discussion. The Authority will acknowledge your response as soon as practically possible and confirm next steps to facilitate any potential discussion.\nSubject to commercial sensitivity, all information conducted as part of Preliminary Market Engagement will be shared with all suppliers as soon as practically possible. \nThe Authority reserves the right and has no obligation to continue with the requirement following Preliminary Market Engagement, and if potential suppliers choose to act on any information they receive from during PME, it is entirely at their own risk"
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}