Notice Information
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
Notice Details
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
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035173-2026
17th April 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035170-2026
17th April 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
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