Delivery of Apprenticeships to the Royal Corps of Signals

Ministry of Defence

Published: Aug 17, 2026

Updated: Aug 17, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the education and training, information and communication technology and transport and logistics sectors, with a focus on Network Infrastructure, Logistics and Warehousing. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 17.0 million. Proposals must be submitted before October 12, 2026.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the education and training sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

The Ministry of Defence / British Army announce an upcoming contracting opportunity, for a five-year contract commencing 1st Aug 27, to support and supplement the delivery of the Royal Corps of Signals Apprenticeship Programme. Enrolment and some training is undertaken at Blandford Camp in Dorset, with the Army acting as an Apprenticeship Employer-Provider. The apprenticeship continues once learners arrive at their units which are located across the UK. The Royal Signals currently offer the following standards: Level 4 Network Engineer (ST0127), Level 3 Data Technician (ST0795), Level 3 Information Communications Technician (ST0973 Data Communications Technician pathway), Level 3 Engineering Maintenance Technician (Single Discipline) (ST1426), L2 Supply Chain Warehouse Operator (ST0259). There is a requirement for an APAR registered Provider to supplement the military training delivery of the apprenticeship by providing Functional Skills training where required, supporting Apprentices (for example by conducting coaching, progress reviews, and EPA preparation), creating and managing DfE / DWP compliant learner records. Full definition of the requirement will be detailed within the Invitation to Tender and UK4 Tender notice, currently scheduled to be published in August 2026. The Authority will be holding a Tenderers Conference at 10:00 hrs on on 10th September 2026 at Tidworth Garrison Theater, 18 St Andrews Rd, Tidworth, SP9 7EP. Parties wishing to attend the Tenderers Conference should email ArmyComrcl-Procure-AAP-Mailbox@mod.gov.uk by Friday 21st August 2026, stating who will be attending. Please note the number of attendees per party is capped at three individuals. For the avoidance of any doubt this notice supercedes any previous notices published for Delivery of Apprenticeships to the Royal Corps of Signals.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on August 17, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 078011-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Ministry of Defence

Ministry of Defence has issued 1,129 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 65 currently open and 818 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Architecture & Engineering Services, and Governance & Public Administration. Tenders span 7 countries including CY, Singapore, and New Zealand. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder, UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, and TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU). Most recent publication: August 17, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the Education & Training sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £17,000,000 - £17,000,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 078011-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is October 12, 2026. You have 56 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Ministry of Defence in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.