715940476 EPACS UK4 - Tender Notice
The contract covers the Ministry of Defence’s requirement for a Higher Education Institution (HEI) provider to collaborate with the Authority in validating a degree programme for Aeronautical Engineering (AE). The Ministry of Defence is a UK government organisation responsible for defence, and the programme will support the Defence College of Technical Training (DCTT) in training and educating AE personnel to meet defence requirements. The provider must secure course validation under the applicable higher education regulations, including requirements set by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education, the Office for Students, the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales, or the Scottish Funding Council, as relevant to the delivery location. Validation must be in place so that students can receive recognised qualifications on completing their courses. The estimated contract value is £560,000, with no contract duration stated, and delivery is required across the United Kingdom. The critical qualification requirement is that the bidder must be an HEI able to provide compliant degree-programme validation.
Buyer: Ministry of Defence. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 21 Sept 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £560k
- Bids close: 22 Oct 2026
- Location: Buckinghamshire CC
- Procedure: Open procedure
- Contract period: 4 Jan 2027 to 3 Jan 2032
- Category: Adult-education services at university level (80430000)
From the official notice
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) requires Higher Education Institution (HEI) providers to collaborate with the Authority to validate a degree programme which complies with regulations set by the relevant government authorities (Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education in the UK, The Office for Students in England, the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales in Wales, and the Scottish Funding Council in Scotland). Course validation must be in place to allow qualifications to be awarded to students on completion of their courses. The role of the DCTT is to train and educate Aeronautical Engineering (AE) to meet the Defence requirement.
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 22 Oct 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £560k.
Who can apply?
Any supplier that meets the buyer's requirements can apply. Check the official notice for conditions.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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