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Army Directorate of Digital, Security and Intelligence Industry Engagement Event 2026

Ministry of Defence · Central government

In brief

Ministry of Defence has announced plans to buy IT and software work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The notice does not state a value.

The contract runs for 1 day, starting 7 October 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Usually low: a median of 2 bids per contract for this buyer (from 157 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

Important: This event is intended to support engagement and information exchange between the Army's Directorate of Digital, Security and intelligence (D DSI) and industry. It is not a procurement activity, and attendance will not provide any organisation with a competitive advantage or preferential treatment in relation to any current or future commercial opportunities. The Dir DSI is bringing together industry partners with its senior leaders to shape the future of the digital environment for our war-fighters. We will cover: 1. The challenge: 1.1 How do we enhance 1.2 Security against emerging Threats 1.3 Information systems, intelligence, surveillance, and decision-making…Read the full description
Important: This event is intended to support engagement and information exchange between the Army's Directorate of Digital, Security and intelligence (D DSI) and industry. It is not a procurement activity, and attendance will not provide any organisation with a competitive advantage or preferential treatment in relation to any current or future commercial opportunities. The Dir DSI is bringing together industry partners with its senior leaders to shape the future of the digital environment for our war-fighters. We will cover: 1. The challenge: 1.1 How do we enhance 1.2 Security against emerging Threats 1.3 Information systems, intelligence, surveillance, and decision-making capabilities to the war-fighter 1.4 Cyber and electromagnetic activity on the battlefield 2. The Framework: 2.1 What are our Digital standards and how we conduct system integration 2.2 How we deliver Army digital services 3. Areas of opportunity: 3.1 Artificial Intelligence- enablement and governance 3.2 Sensor to effector network (ASGARD) 3.3 Building resilience across systems and operations On the day you will: 1. Gain insight into Army's future digital direction 2. Explore collaboration opportunities with key stakeholders 3. have the opportunity to take part in 1:1 sessions with senior leaders to discuss mutual priorities and challenges. 4. Hear directly from our 2* Director of Digital, Security and Intelligence (Dir DSI) This is an opportunity to understand where we are heading, and how industry can play a role in delivering the next generation of secure, resilient digital capability.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 078949-2026

About the buyer

Ministry of DefenceLast 12 months

Procurements

606

Awards

341

Suppliers it has used most for IT and software

  1. CCM1379 - OHU Software

    The Police and Crime Commissioner for LincolnshireNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestIT services and software, Social and domiciliary care

    Closing soon1 hour leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £82kestimated
  2. Design Consultancy Framework

    Oxford Health NHS Foundation TrustSouth EastManagement consultancy, IT services and software

    Closing soon1 hour leftExpress interest11 lotsSuitable for SMEsFramework

    £4.5mframework ceiling
  3. TWBC - Payment Kiosk

    Tunbridge Wells Borough CouncilSouth EastOffice supplies and equipment, IT services and software

    Closing soon2 days leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    Value not stated
  4. Joint DBS System

    The Police and Crime Commissioner for SurreySouth EastIT services and software

    Closing soon2 days left

    £2.8mestimated
  5. ASPH/RSFT Local Risk Management System (LRMS)

    Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation TrustSouth EastIT services and software

    Closing soon5 days leftSuitable for SMEs

    £630kestimated

From notice 078949-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 19 August 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.