Notice Information
Notice Title
Innovation for MOD
Notice Description
The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) recognises the need to adapt to various factors in the evolving geo-political landscape to fulfil its responsibilities within the UK Government. To enhance its ability to respond to challenges and leverage innovation opportunities, MOD aims to foster a culture of innovation by collaborating with academia and industry. One initiative involves establishing an academic programme of Defence Innovation, including an innovation module for students on the Advanced Command and Staff Course. This programme aims to teach innovation methodologies, source Defence problem statements for investigation by postgraduate students, and provide access to industry and academic expertise.
Lot Information
Lot 1
The Supplier of this programme must provide an innovation framework for students, source problem statements from MOD, offer industry mentors, ensure quality course delivery, and facilitate links to innovation networks. The contract consists of three phases: Preparation, Program Delivery, and Evaluation. During Preparation, relationships with universities are established, course content is developed, problem statements are sourced, and industry mentors are engaged. Program Delivery involves guiding universities, supporting problem sponsors, coordinating student deliverables, and facilitating visits to innovation hubs. Evaluation includes reporting benefits, ensuring quality control, identifying improvements, and conducting media communications. We would like to inform you that MOD intends to use Crown Commercial Service's (CCS) RM6219 Learning and Training Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for this requirement. For a list of supplier minimum requirements and instructions on how to apply to join the RM6219 Learning and Training Services DPS, download CCS's 'Quick supplier guide' from the 'Documents' section of CCS's RM6219 webpage (https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM6219). Before applying, suppliers should first read the RM6219 bid pack (https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/download/open?fr=DPS_PROFILE_LEARNING), to check they agree to the standard terms and conditions associated with the DPS. We will be using Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP) to run the competition. Suppliers who are not registered in time for the start of the procurement will not be able to bid. Instructions on how to register are included in the https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/ogc-host/public/mod/web/user-guide.html. Additional information: The publication of the PIN is today, 21/05/2025, with further dates to be provided. The intention is to release a competition in the coming weeks.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-051bf2
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026710-2025
- Current Stage
- Tender
- All Stages
- Planning, Tender
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- Planning Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Not Specified
- Procurement Method Details
- Not specified
- Tender Suitability
- Not specified
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
80 - Education and training services
-
- CPV Codes
80000000 - Education and training services
80300000 - Higher education services
80500000 - Training services
80600000 - Training services in defence and security materials
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £1,300,000 £1M-£10M
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 23 May 20259 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- 20 May 2025Expired
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- Not specified - Not specified
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Planned
- Lots Status
- Planned
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
- Contact Name
- Not specified
- Contact Email
- vijayanand.ravikumar100@mod.gov.uk
- Contact Phone
- Not specified
Buyer Location
- Locality
- LONDON
- Postcode
- N/A
- 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
Further Information
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
View full OCDS Record for this contracting process
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