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    ContractsOrdnance Munitions and Explosives Apprenticeship Training Provider
    Awarded contract

    Ordnance Munitions and Explosives Apprenticeship Training Provider

    Awarded
    £980k
    Published 25 Aug 2026

    Training provider needed to deliver ordnance munitions and explosives apprenticeship programs to Skills England standards ST0833 and ST0574.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 25 Aug 2026· TodayviaContracts Finder
    Awarded
    £980k
    Published 25 Aug 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £980,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closed
      13 May 2026
      3 months ago
    • Sector
      Professional Services
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • CU
      Cranfield University
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published today.

    25 Aug 202613 May 2026

    Brief

    Seeking a qualified training provider to deliver comprehensive apprenticeship programs in ordnance munitions and explosives. The provider will develop and deliver both classroom-based academic instruction and hands-on apprenticeship training aligned with Skills England standards ST0833 and ST0574, covering academic levels 4 and 6 respectively. This role requires expertise in explosives handling, safety compliance, and vocational training delivery. The successful provider will prepare apprentices for careers in the ordnance and munitions sector, ensuring they meet industry standards and regulatory requirements.

    Track record

    16 awards · 14 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In professional services, MINISTRY OF DEFENCE has awarded 16 contracts to 14 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. WAVEMAKER LIMITED2× · 13%
    2. WESTON COLLEGE OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION2× · 13%
    3. Oleeo Ltd1× · 6%
    4. Ricoh UK Limited1× · 6%
    5. DLA Piper1× · 6%
    6. Janes Group UK Limited1× · 6%

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    contractsfinder.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    e799b938-55d0-4705-862d-22729585a389-911966
    MD
    Buyer
    MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
    Sector
    Professional Services