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title: "UK3 - Provision of Outward Mindset Sustainment and Implementation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068541"
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# UK3 - Provision of Outward Mindset Sustainment and Implementation

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068541

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035173-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £276,385 |
| Lots value | £276,385 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | LICHFIELD |
| Post town | Walsall |
| Postcode | WS14 9PY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Lichfield |
| Electoral ward | Whittington & Streethay |
| Westminster constituency | Tamworth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services
- 80532000 - Management training services
- 80570000 - Personal development training services

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2026 at 11:50 - PlanningUpdate - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035173-2026
- 17 Apr 2026 at 11:47 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035170-2026

## 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

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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