Planning

RFI0060 - RN Leadership Development and Assessment Programme

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

07 Jul 2025 at 15:57

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

07 Jul 2025 at 15:24

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is currently in the planning stage for the "RFI0060 - RN Leadership Development and Assessment Programme". This initiative falls under the industry category of specialist training services (CPV 80510000) and aims to support the development of leadership within the Royal Navy, including the Royal Marines and associated personnel. Based in Portsmouth, England, the planning process seeks engagement from suppliers to provide insights through a Request for Information (RFI) by 25th July 2025. The programme's scope targets various regions, including the British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and globally, highlighting its extensive reach.

This tender represents an attractive opportunity for SMEs focused on developing leadership and training solutions. Businesses equipped to provide innovative, people-centred leadership development services are well-positioned to benefit from this engagement. While this is currently an RFI and not an outright tender, involvement at this stage allows for strategic input into shaping the final procurement process, potentially positioning participating firms favourably for future contracts. The Ministry is specifically interested in insights from market experts with a background in training services and who can contribute to a programme supporting a diverse and dynamic workforce. The ultimate goal is to cultivate agile leaders, making this a significant developmental opportunity for those within the training and leadership sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFI0060 - RN Leadership Development and Assessment Programme

Notice Description

This is a Request for Information (RFI) not a tendering opportunity at this time. The Royal Navy (RN) wants relentlessly positive, inspiring, agile and people-centred leaders who deliver. To support this aim, we are considering the introduction of a self-sufficient, work-based Leadership Development and Assessment Programme (LDAP). If introduced, the LDAP would help support our Whole Force including Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Royal Fleet Auxiliary, Regulars, Reserves and RN-connected Civil Servants. The Authority invites suppliers and market experts to submit an RFI to support us in investigating this market further. Please see attached RFI document within DSP.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcc62458-c188-4d31-971f-d85af6526053
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
P02 8BY
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

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