Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Ministry of Defence
London
vijayanand.ravikumar100@mod.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/ogc-host/public/mod/web/login.html
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Innovation for MOD
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) recognises the need to adapt to various factors in the evolving geo-political landscape to fulfil its responsibilities within the UK Government. To enhance its ability to respond to challenges and leverage innovation opportunities, MOD aims to foster a culture of innovation by collaborating with academia and industry.
One initiative involves establishing an academic programme of Defence Innovation, including an innovation module for students on the Advanced Command and Staff Course.
This programme aims to teach innovation methodologies, source Defence problem statements for investigation by postgraduate students, and provide access to industry and academic expertise.
Section six. Complementary information
six.6) Original notice reference
Notice number: 2025/S 000-024280
Section seven. Changes
seven.1.2) Text to be corrected in the original notice
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We will be using Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP) to run the competition. Suppliers who are not registered in time for the start of the procurement will not be able to bid. Instructions on how to register are included in the https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/ogc-host/public/mod/web/user-guide.html.
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This contract is estimated to run for 3 years on the 2+1 basis.
We will be using the DPS system (RM6219) for supplier selection via the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP). Suppliers who are not registered in time in the DSP for the start of the procurement, will not be able to bid. Instructions on how to register on the DSP are included in the https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/ogc-host/public/mod/web/user-guide.html.