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UK3 - Provision of Outward Mindset Sustainment and Implementation

Ministry of Defence · Central government

In brief

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

The estimated value is £276,385 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, starting 1 September 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?

Key dates

Questions by
3pm, Wednesday 20 May 2026
Bids by
10am, Tuesday 2 June 2026

How bids are scored

Commercial (Cost) 60% · Technical (non-Cost Award Criteria) 40%

Price matters most. Expect to compete hard on cost.

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

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 -…Read the full 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 [email removed]

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.
  4. Send clarification questions before 3pm, Wednesday 20 May 2026.
  5. Make sure your bid arrives before 10am, Tuesday 2 June 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Planned procurement notice · UK3, notice 035170-2026
  2. Planned procurement notice · UK3, notice 035173-2026

About the buyer

Ministry of DefenceLast 12 months

Procurements

607

Awards

341

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From notice 035170-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 17 April 2026, last updated 17 April 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.