A look back on 2020 and defence procurement
Last year the UK made the Largest Defence Budget Rise Since The Cold War, the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) published its procurement pipeline and
Procurement Update December 2020
Procurement has suddenly become very interesting, in the run-up to the end of the Transition period on 31st December. Whether you are a buyer or a
Why is social value important?
Even if you have worked with the public sector in the past, this does not guarantee future wins. In recent years, public sector procurement has
NCSC says cyber threats are increasing during COVID-19 Pandemic
The UK government is investing heavily in cyber security and this is investment will only grow in years to come. The National Cyber Security Centre
The UK has made the largest defence budget rise since the Cold War
A major announcement about defence spending has been made by the British government. UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has approved the country’s largest increase in
What DCI learnt from DPRTE
Over 1700 participants attended this year’s DPRTE Engage virtual conference. With over 65 sessions and 115+ exhibition booths, there was a lot to learn
Latest DIO procurement pipeline reveals opportunities for construction suppliers
The latest Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) procurement pipeline, published on 5 October 2020, includes over 40 opportunities for construction suppliers. The Procurement Pipeline replaces the
How to Get Security Contracts UK: Our Complete Guide to the Security Marketplace
Global trends such as shifting balances of power, rising nationalism COVID-19 and the emergence of new digital battlefields, means that UK defence and public sector
Spotlight on space 2020
Often described as the next battlespace, space is set to play a key role as nations define their future defence strategies. The UK’s investment
The security sector powers on during COVID-19
Security guards all over the world have been frontline heroes during the coronavirus pandemic. Many organisations have enlisted security services to assist the government in
DCI and Defence Online launch UK Infrastructure – Opportunities in Defence report
Defence Contracts International (DCI), in association with Defence Online, is pleased to launch the UK Infrastructure – Opportunities in Defence report. The UK defence sector
European Defence Agency global defence trends
The European Defence Agency recently released its latest Defence Data report for 2018, which detailed spending by the 27 member states. The report states total
NATO defence expenditure
The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) is made up of 29 member countries and sets a guideline for its members to spend at least 2% of
How to get military contracts
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is the largest procurement organisation in central government, managing some of the most complex and technologically advanced requirements in the
Britain remains a leading defence nation
According to research from International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), the UK comes in sixth in the global defence expenditure rankings. The Conservative Party fresh
UK defence budget 101
Protecting territory and keeping its people safe are key priorities for nations across the globe. Global trends such as shifting balances of power, rising nationalism,
Global defence spending is increasing
The latest figures from Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) show that world military expenditure increased to $1822 billion in 2018 – reaching its highest
What is the MOD spending on equipment and support?
Spending on equipment and support accounts for roughly 40% of the Ministry of Defence budget. The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) delegates the bulk
Defence Secretary sets out package of support to Lebanon
Royal Navy survey ship HMS Enterprise will sail to Lebanon as part of a wide-ranging package of military support made available by Defence Secretary Ben Wallace. The survey vessel will travel to Lebanon to assess the damage of Beirut’s port following last week’s explosion and help return it to normal operations. The deployment of the […]
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The value of ILS to the defence sector and the lessons the private sector should learn
Having proved itself to be a valuable tool to effectively manage and minimise the risks of any project, Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) is now mandatory for all UK defence contracts, whether it’s delivering the next aircraft carrier, armoured fighting vehicle, or fast jet. Such is its success, the private sector is now beginning to follow […]
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