Awarded without open competition
Awarded without open competition. The buyer went directly to one or a few suppliers instead of advertising the contract. Procurement rules allow this only in specific cases, such as extreme urgency, when only one supplier can do the work, or for call-offs from an existing framework.
Key facts
- Buyer
- Ministry of Defence · Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
- Supplier
- Sheffield Hallam University
- Value
- £289,260
- Procedure
- Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
- Sector
- Education & training · Special education services (CPV 80340000)
- Region
- South East
- Official notice
- 048129-2025 on Find a Tender
- Timeline
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- Contract date12 Aug 2025
- Published12 Aug 2025Published the same day
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.
About the supplier
Sheffield Hallam University: every public contract they have won, plus their Companies House record (company 02143539).