Live Instructor-Led Defence Contracting: MoD Terms and Conditions

Aims

This two-day workshop aims to enable participants to understand the content and implications of key MoD terms and conditions of contract. The course explains the principles and terminology of the contractual aspects of defence procurement, as well as considering several relevant policies and initiatives. The course covers key components, constructs and methodologies associated with any commercial venture entered into with the UK MoD.

Target Audience

This “Live” instructor-led course is suitable for all staff who are required to deal with the MoD within a contractual capacity. The course is designed principally to provide commercial, business development and engineering/project staff with an understanding of the terms and conditions of MoD contracts in the new environment. It is suitable for both prime and sub-contractors.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the MoD acquisition cycle and business case process
  • Understand the language used in defence acquisition
  • Take a proactive, collaborative, and agile approach to bidding for, and managing contract and commercial relationships with the MoD.
  • Appreciate the process the customer has to go through
  • Make effective use of the commercial toolkit used by MoD, including guidance and policy for DEFCONs and DEFFORMs.
  • Effectively manage the process of bidding and contract management with the MoD.

Course Delivery Options

Classroom Delivery

Research shows that some professionals prefer physical classroom courses. These are held at our training centre in London (or at the client’s venue). Participants will enjoy the benefits of the physical classroom experience delivered by our Subject Matter Expert. They will be able to collaborate with fellow participants, ask questions, discuss case studies, current commercial challenges, and practical insights. They will also benefit from coaching, exploring solutions, and generally interacting in the classroom environment.

Our Delivery Team

They will be able to collaborate with fellow attendees, discuss case studies, ask questions and generally interact in the live-streamed event.

Course duration:  2 days

Course dates:       29th & 30th September 2026

Course times:       09.30 to 16.00

Course fees:          TBC

This course is also available as an in-house tailored event for individual organisations Learn more

Discounted rates available for self-funding participants (terms apply)

If you require more details or wish to register for this course, please contact admissions@dpss.co.uk

Virtual Delivery

Research also shows that other professionals prefer live-streamed tutor-led events via the Zoom/Teams platforms. This is sometimes due to the logistics of attending training room events. The number of participants will be limited to ensure an effective and enjoyable learning experience. Our Subject Matter Expert will deliver the course. Participants will be able to collaborate with fellow participants, ask questions, discuss case studies and current commercial challenges and gain practical insights. They will also benefit from coaching, exploring solutions and generally interacting in this virtual classroom event.

Our Delivery Team

They will be able to collaborate with fellow attendees, discuss case studies, ask questions and generally interact in the classroom environment.

Course duration:  2 days

Course dates:        29th & 30th September 2026

Course times:       09.30 to 16.00

Course fees:         £790.00 plus VAT per participant

This course is also available as an in-house tailored event for individual organisations Learn more

Discounted rates available for self-funding participants (terms apply)

If you require more details or wish to register for this course, please contact admissions@dpss.co.uk

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