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Open tender · Notice 105022-2026
Tender Notice - Improvements to the Lived Experience of Ethnic Minority Staff in Defence and Deliver on the Race Action Plan
- Value
- Value not stated
- Closes
- 7 Dec 2026 (29 days)
- Where
- UK-wide
- Lots
- 1
- Suitable for SMEs
- Not stated
- Contract
- 31 Mar 2027 – 31 Mar 2028
In plain English
The Ministry of Defence wants an experienced provider to help deliver the Civil Service Race Action Plan and improve the experience, representation, progression and retention of ethnic minority staff across Defence. The work runs from 31 March 2027 to 31 March 2028 and covers a diagnostic review and plan, four interventions per contract year, and six virtual workshops a year for senior leaders; bids close on 7 December 2026.
Good fit for: Equality, diversity and inclusion or HR consultancies with experience in workforce research, leadership workshops and culture change.
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What the buyer says
2. The requirement is for a suitably experienced Service Provider to support delivery of the Civil Service Race Action Plan and improve the lived experience, representation, progression and retention of ethnic minority personnel across Defence. The requirement comprises three main elements: an evidence-based diagnostic review and prioritised intervention plan; the development and delivery of four agreed interventions per contract year; and the design and delivery of six bespoke virtual workshops per year for senior Defence leaders. The Service Provider will be expected to draw on workforce data, lived-experience insights and leading practice, while recognising Defence’s mixed civilian and military workforce and organisational complexity.
Getting the documents
Attached to the official notice, free to download without registering:
The buyer's e-tendering site: contracts.mod.uk (the buyer's own site, usually free to register).
Procedure: Competitive flexible procedure (Flexible: the buyer sets the stages, often a shortlist first, then bids). Published 5 Nov 2026.
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