Award

Leadership Digital Platform

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

16 Feb 2026 at 17:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed the award stage of its procurement process for a "Leadership Digital Platform" aimed at supporting the Royal Navy personnel in enhancing their leadership skills remotely through digital means. The industry category of this procurement is educational software, and the primary location for delivery is within the United Kingdom. This contract, numbered 715658465, commenced on 2nd December 2025 and is set to conclude on 1st December 2026, with a potential for a 12-month extension. The procurement method was direct and performed below the threshold without competition.

Opportunities for business growth are evident for companies specialising in educational software and digital platforms. The successful supplier, The Institute of Leadership, demonstrates the suitability of SMEs in this sector. Companies with expertise in providing remote access solutions and digital content focused on personal development within military or large organisational settings are ideal contenders for similar contracts. This procurement exemplifies how direct procurement methods can expedite the engagement of specialised entities capable of meeting specific organisational needs efficiently.

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Notice Title

Leadership Digital Platform

Notice Description

Corporate membership of a digital leadership platform to support all personnel across the Royal Navy with remote access enabling personal development of their leadership skills.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065569
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014045-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48190000 - Educational software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£104,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
2 Dec 2025 - 1 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
navyfd-comrcl-procureteam@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO2 8BY
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE INSTITUTE OF LEADERSHIP

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