--- title: "Enhanced Defence Academic Engagement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3c8daae5-80f2-416c-a68e-86bd9cfeca32" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3c8daae5-80f2-416c-a68e-86bd9cfeca32" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3c8daae5-80f2-416c-a68e-86bd9cfeca32.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3c8daae5-80f2-416c-a68e-86bd9cfeca32.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2024-04-16" --- # Enhanced Defence Academic Engagement Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3c8daae5-80f2-416c-a68e-86bd9cfeca32 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3c8daae5-80f2-416c-a68e-86bd9cfeca32) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3c8daae5-80f2-416c-a68e-86bd9cfeca32.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is currently planning the "Enhanced Defence Academic Engagement" procurement process. This initiative aims to enhance interactions with UK academia to drive game-changing advancements in defence science and technology. The engagement includes a Request for Information (RFI) to gather feedback on implementation options before the engagement end date on 12th May 2024. The process is focused on fostering collaboration with academia to shape the future of Defence. This tender by the Ministry of Defence presents an opportunity for businesses involved in military research and technology to contribute to enhancing UK's defence capabilities. The procurement process, currently in the planning stage, invites academia and interested parties to provide feedback through a survey to shape the future academic engagement model. Businesses with expertise in defence-oriented research and innovation are encouraged to participate and influence the direction of defence science and technology advancements for a prosperous and secure future. ## Notice The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is proposing an ambitious new approach to the way we work with UK academia. Whilst recognising the excellent contributions that UK academia already make to defence science and technology (S&T), MOD is looking to enhance these interactions further to enable game-changing increases in the momentum, breadth and presence of engagement for defence-oriented research and innovation. This new approach will offer increased opportunities for academia, funding a future pipeline of highly skilled staff and helping shape the future of Defence. To drive the delivery of the best S&T that will underpin the defence and security of the UK in the future, MOD is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to the academic community and interested parties. The objective of the RFI is to obtain feedback and views (via survey) on indicative implementation options, to help shape what our future academic engagement looks like. The implementation options in the RFI are not prescribed, so we are interested in views from all interested parties on how best we can work in concert with academia. MOD Chief Scientific Adviser, Professor Vernon Gibson said: "The UK has world-leading academic institutions with some of the brightest minds conducting cutting-edge science and technology research. Through our enhanced academic engagement, we want to bring this to bear on our most intractable challenges to help us shape the future of Defence; not just in the technologies that are developed, but also in the creation of vibrant talent pipelines that will ensure the UK remains a leading force for good in the world." "I call upon everyone to help us design a truly ambitious engagement model by providing your thoughts and comments during this initial consultation period." Dstl Chief Technical Officer, Professor Andy Bell said: "It is vital for MOD to bring ambitious and strategic intent to how it works collaboratively with the UK academic sector, if it is to maintain its competitive edge ahead of its adversaries into the future." "We also need to be a partner and employer of choice for the best minds in the UK. This consultation is the first stage towards a step change in the way we work together at scale, with momentum and purpose, to develop the technological capabilities and skills base that are critical for the Defence and Security Enterprise, and the UK more widely." For more information on how our plans for enhanced academic engagement could support a productive and prosperous future for your organisation, and for an opportunity to provide your feedback on these plans, please access the attachments below for the full RFI description and a link to the survey. The survey is open from 16th April and will close at 23:59 on 12th May 2024. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/160ce601-dc73-40a1-ae7a-723aff060b53 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Apr 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 12 May 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1A 2HB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73410000 - Military research and technology ## Release History - 16 Apr 2024 at 13:09 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/160ce601-dc73-40a1-ae7a-723aff060b53 - 16 Apr 2024 at 12:40 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87cc0447-8c4f-4ec5-8306-8e24be9d59d8 - 16 Apr 2024 at 12:29 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1df673c-83f2-4de1-9c91-b114dea27b85 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/160ce601-dc73-40a1-ae7a-723aff060b53 16th April 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87cc0447-8c4f-4ec5-8306-8e24be9d59d8 16th April 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1df673c-83f2-4de1-9c91-b114dea27b85 16th April 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/130e8911-1ef3-4c9b-81b1-ad4210e2c951 n/a - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/P8SQWT6 Please click the link to access the survey. Please note, this survey will be closed at 23:59 on 12th May 2024. - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6ae72a41-7aa3-4684-9b7d-30dd2f6a69c9 Please click the link to access the full RFI advert. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3c8daae5-80f2-416c-a68e-86bd9cfeca32. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3c8daae5-80f2-416c-a68e-86bd9cfeca32.json.