1 Day - Introduction to UK Defence Procurement

A clear, practical foundation for working confidently with the Ministry of Defence

This one‑day course gives learners a structured, accessible introduction to how defence procurement works in the UK — including the Ministry of Defence (MoD), Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S), the Strategic Command, and wider Defence organisations.

Designed for defence suppliers, OEMs, SMEs entering the market, commercial teams, bid writers, project managers and senior leaders, the session demystifies the defence acquisition landscape and shows exactly how procurements are planned, competed, evaluated and awarded.

Learners leave with a strong understanding of the MoD buyer ecosystem, the Procurement Act 2023 in Defence, Single Source Contract Regulations (SSCR), and the practical realities of bidding into Defence.

What the course covers

The Defence acquisition landscape — MoD structure, DE&S delivery teams, SDA, Front Line Commands, and key stakeholders

How Defence runs procurements — planning, market engagement, tendering, evaluation, assurance and approvals

Procurement Act 2023 in Defence — defence‑specific exemptions, competitive flexible procedure, notices, transparency

Single Source Contract Regulations — qualifying defence contracts, allowable costs, profit rate, reporting and compliance

Supplier readiness — evidence packs, assurance, cyber requirements, social value, and bid quality

Commercial realities — risk, pricing, negotiation, contract management and working with MoD customers.

Who should attend

Ideal for Defence suppliers and OEMs, SMEs entering or expanding in the Defence market, Bid, capture and business development teams, Commercial, legal and contract management professionals, and Programme and project teams working with MoD customers

Learning outcomes

By the end of the day, learners will be able to:

Understand how Defence organisations plan, compete and award procurements

Navigate the MoD buyer ecosystem and identify key stakeholders

Explain how the Procurement Act 2023 applies within Defence

Recognise when SSCR applies and what it means for suppliers

Strengthen bid readiness, compliance and commercial positioning

Engage more confidently and effectively with MoD customers

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