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MOD Managed Learning Service

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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25 Nov 2025 at 08:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service has concluded the procurement process for the Ministry of Defence’s Managed Learning Service, valued at £216 million. This process was carried out through a selective procurement method via a dynamic purchasing system. The contract, which falls under the industry category of e-learning services, is aimed at supporting the Defence People Strategy by facilitating rapid upskilling with technical skills. The contract period begins on 3rd November 2025 and will run until 3rd November 2031 across the United Kingdom. The award, successfully published on 25th November 2025, marks the completion and activation stage in the procurement lifecycle.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth as it represents a significant investment in e-learning services, a sector experiencing considerable expansion. Businesses proficient in delivering comprehensive learning solutions will find this contract an attractive prospect, particularly those capable of meeting the agile demands of the Defence sector. Whilst the award has been given to KPMG LLP, SMEs are encouraged to explore similar opportunities through the dynamic purchasing system, allowing for diverse participation and innovative contributions to the evolving needs of national defence learning strategies.

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Notice Title

MOD Managed Learning Service

Notice Description

MOD Managed Learning Service Contract. The MLS contract will remain critical to the Authority's ability to adapt and upskill its people at speed, supporting the Defence People Strategy by helping to meet the ever-growing demand for technical skills.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd25ed4f-2eb7-425d-bc95-52a393bc424a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
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

80420000 - E-learning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£216,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£216,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20255 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 3 Nov 2031 Over 5 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KPMG

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