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UK3 - Provision of Outward Mindset Sustainment and Implementation

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has announced a planned procurement process for the provision of Outward Mindset Implementation and Sustainment services, with a focus on management and personal development training. This open procedure aims to improve leadership and operational effectiveness through a formal training package accredited by the Arbinger Institute. The procurement is located in the United Kingdom, with earlier deadlines set for enquiries by 20 May 2026 and tender submissions by 2 June 2026. The tender process will close by 2 July 2026, and the contract is expected to start on 1 September 2026, running until 31 August 2029, with options for extension. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, and offers a potential value of up to £331,662.24, evaluated on a ratio of 40% for technical criteria and 60% for commercial criteria.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the training services industry, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality leadership and operational training packages. Companies well-suited to compete would be those with expertise in management and personal development training, as well as robust cyber security measures, as stipulated by the Ministry's requirements. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, given their suitability is acknowledged in the tender documents. Businesses with a demonstrated ability to innovate and provide cost-effective solutions will be particularly advantageous, aligning with the Ministry of Defence's emphasis on the Most Advantageous Tender methodology to determine the best value for money. Interested parties should prepare to submit thorough proposals via the Defence Sourcing Portal and anticipate the use of electronic submission in English.

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Notice Title

UK3 - Provision of Outward Mindset Sustainment and Implementation

Notice Description

CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF OUTWARD MINDSET IMPLEMENTATION AND SUSTAINMENT The Authority has a requirement for the provision of Outward Mindset Implementation and Sustainment. The Authority requires a formal training package, accredited by the Arbinger Institute, to establish principles and tools that help teams and leaders work more effectively together, creating lasting improvements in leadership and operations. The Authority requires this through two areas: Outward Mindset Delivery - a formal training package to establish principles and tools that help teams and leaders work more effectively together, creating lasting improvements in leadership and operations. Train The Trainer - coaching support, tools, materials and upskilling sessions as required by the DMA facilitators to develop their skills in identifying, diagnosing and resolving conflict at the lowest possible level, and providing support to others in that process. Cyber Security: The MoD has a duty to protect itself from Cyber threats and now we extend this to Suppliers we engage with. As an extension of the Government's Cyber Essentials Scheme, the MoD working together with Industry and other Government Departments, have developed a more robust Cyber Security Model, under the umbrella of the Defence Cyber Protection Partnership (DCPP). All prime contractors must have the cyber security controls specified in DEF Stan 05-138 (Cyber Security for Defence Suppliers), as appropriate to the cyber risk level specified in the contract. The Authority has determined the level of risk at Level 1 (foundational) RAR-JJTDKK2 as defined in DEF Stan 05-138. In order to do business with the MOD you must have the cyber security controls required as shown above. The Tender will be evaluated on a MAT (Most Advantageous Tender) Ratio: i. Technical (Non-cost Award Criteria) 40% ii. Commercial (Cost) 60% The overall Tender will be evaluated using the Weighted Value for Money Index MAT Methodology as follows: (wQ) (wC) Non - cost score^ x1,000,000 = Weighted VFM Index cost wQ = weighting of non-cost criteria wC = weighting applied to cost Should you have any questions please contact Marcus.mosley101@mod.gov.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068541
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035173-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

80532000 - Management training services

80570000 - Personal development training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£276,385 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£276,385 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
28 Apr 20264 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LICHFIELD
Postcode
WS14 9PY
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lichfield
Electoral Ward
Whittington & Streethay
Westminster Constituency
Tamworth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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