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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, acting on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, has concluded the awarding stage for the "MOD Managed Learning Service" contract, classified under e-learning services (CPV code: 80420000). This strategic initiative aims to rapidly develop technical skills in line with the Defence People Strategy. KPMG LLP has been selected as the supplier for this significant procurement, valued at £216 million GBP. The contract period commenced on 3rd November 2025 and will extend through 3rd November 2031, covering the full spectrum of services within the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was a selective call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, highlighting Crown Commercial Service's robust procurement strategies.

This tender presents noteworthy opportunities for business growth, particularly for enterprises specialising in e-learning services and training solutions. While KPMG LLP has been awarded the contract, the procurement approach underscores the potential for small and medium enterprises to participate in similar competitive processes in the future, provided they can deliver scalable, high-quality services. Businesses focusing on innovative learning solutions will find this sector particularly rewarding, as the demand for agile learning adaptations continues to rise, fostering growth and expansion prospects in the UK defence and education telecommunications markets.

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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
ocds-b5fd17-b5efcfdf-d4a6-4a79-98fc-9fe274283238
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
25 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20253 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
Crown Commercial Service on behalf of Commercial MOD : Head Office Commercial
Contact Email
supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Contact Phone
3450103503

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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