Award

Defence Innovation Academy Programme

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Oct 2025 at 10:49

Planning

14 Jun 2023 at 14:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed the tender for the Defence Innovation Academy Programme, which falls under the education and training services category (CPV: 80000000). The award stage was reached on 1st October 2025, with a contract period starting on the same date and concluding on 30th September 2027. Located in London, the project was procured through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. With a budget of £1,399,000, the programme focuses on enhancing academia through research and education. The contract was awarded to The Common Mission Project, a large organisation positioned to facilitate this initiative effectively.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale suppliers specialising in education and training services. Although the procurement highlights interaction with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the suitability criteria mentioned that the contract is not specifically open to SMEs or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE). Companies experienced in delivering large-scale educational programmes could find significant value in such contracts as it extends their capabilities within the public sector, especially through innovative solutions that align with governmental strategic initiatives.

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Notice Title

Defence Innovation Academy Programme

Notice Description

Academia through research and education achievement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9eb4b43-da0d-48b0-8b63-001404df7fb6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,399,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,399,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
23 Jun 2023Expired
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
graham frost
Contact Email
graham.frost100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
02891 815189

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HB
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE COMMON MISSION PROJECT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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