Award

ISMDP Investigations Supervisor/Manager Development Programme

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

14 Jan 2026 at 15:59

Award

14 Jan 2026 at 15:45

Tender

05 Sep 2025 at 12:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "ISMDP Investigations Supervisor/Manager Development Programme" was led by the Ministry of Defence, based in London, United Kingdom. The contract, under the services category, is part of the development programme for DSCC. Conducted using a competitive flexible procedure, it reached the award stage on 14th January 2026, with the contract period starting on 30th January 2026 and ending on 28th February 2031. The project is valued at £504,000 gross, with the net amount being £420,000. The buying organisation is classified as a central government authority in the public sector, and the tender was concluded under the open procurement method.

This opportunity presents significant business growth potential, especially for SMEs like the awarded supplier, Investigations Academy. Specializing in specialist training services under CPV code 80510000, businesses that provide training and professional development services would find this tender particularly suitable. The competitive nature of the procurement process, evidenced by three SME bids reaching the final stage, suggests that firms with a focus on quality and customised training solutions are exceptionally well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. Companies aiming to engage with central government authorities will find this tender an attractive platform to expand their portfolio and expertise in a high-value contract environment.

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Notice Title

ISMDP Investigations Supervisor/Manager Development Programme

Notice Description

ISMDP Investigations Supervisor/Manager Development Programme for DSCC

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0594e8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003210-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£420,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£420,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£420,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£420,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jan 2026 - 28 Feb 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
lewis.powell130@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

INVESTIGATIONS ACADEMY

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