Army Foundation College - Harrogate

Procurement description

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is considering future arrangements for the continued operation of the Army Foundation College (Harrogate) following the expiry of the existing Private Finance Initiative (PFI) contract.

The Army Foundation College (Harrogate) delivers Phase 1 military training for Junior Soldiers aged 16–18.

Scope includes Hard FM, Soft FM, Healthcare, Learning, Clerical, & IT. The Army is also considering whether additional capacity (and therefore additional Infrastructure) may be required at the site.

The MOD plans to procure these services in the future. This notice is issued for information and market awareness purposes only.

Main category

Services

Total value (estimated)

170000000 GBP Excluding VAT

204000000 GBP Including VAT

Contract dates (estimated)

01 January 2029, 00:00AM to 01 January 2036, 23:59PM

Ministry of Defence

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

CPV classifications

• 55524000 - School catering services
• 79632000 - Personnel-training services
• 79993100 - Facilities management services
• 80490000 - Operation of an educational centre
• 90911100 - Accommodation cleaning services
• 98341100 - Accommodation management services
• 55520000 - Catering services
• 55500000 - Canteen and catering services
• 79993000 - Building and facilities management services

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

01 January 2029, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

01 January 2036, 23:59PM

Engagement process description

Request for Information (RFI) Details

Interested suppliers are invited to provide a response to the Request for Information (RFI) in the link provided: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=61016

The Authority is seeking feedback from Industry to better understand the current market position for the requirement outlined above and attached.

For full details and question set please see the attachment 20260424-715777470 – Army Foundation College – Harrogate – RFI-O.

Clarification questions can be submitted to army-comrcl-complex-proc-mailbox@mod.gov.uk until 23:59 (GMT) on 30 April 2026

The final date for the Authority to respond to clarification questions is 23:59 (GMT) 05 May 2026.

Responses must be submitted to: army-comrcl-complex-proc-mailbox@mod.gov.uk by 23.59 (GMT) on 08 May 2026

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The Authority is conducting Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) to inform Suppliers of an upcoming requirement and to gather information, ascertain the level of interest, gain insight into risks and issues, and inform the commercial and procurement strategies for the provision of services required in the running of the Army Foundation College at Harrogate.

Interested suppliers are invited to participate in the following activities:

• Industry Briefing Day with potential tenderers

• Request for Information (RFI) Questionnaire

How to Participate:

Industry Briefing Day

• Date/Time: 10:00 (GMT) on 16 April 2026

• Location: Army Instructor School (AIS) Lecture Theatre, Army Training Centre Pirbright, Surrey, GU24 0QQ

• Registration: Potential bidders interested in participating must notify the MOD point of contact, Chris Thompson at Chris.Thompson218@mod.gov.uk by 17:00 (GMT) on 10 April 2026. Please include the following details in your registration email:

o Company name

o Names, positions, and email addresses of attendees (attendees are limited to 3 per company)

• Presentation Materials: Slides from the Industry Briefing Day will be uploaded to the Defence Sourcing Portal following the event.

This is an excellent opportunity for suppliers to engage with the Authority, gain a better understanding of the requirements, and provide valuable input to shape the procurement process.

We look forward to your participation.

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Due date

08 May 2026, 23:59PM

Has the engagement period already ended?

No

Publication date of tender notice (estimated)

13 January 2027