Safety Investigation and Assurance Training Pipeline Notice

Ministry of Defence
Scotland
Selective procedure
13 February 2026 to 12 February 2031

Delivery of a comprehensive training pipeline focused on safety investigation and assurance methodologies for the Defence Safety Authority. The contract encompasses the design and execution of professional development programmes to ensure regulatory compliance and safety standards across defence operations, requiring high-level expertise in safety management systems and investigative techniques.

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Awarded value: £2.1m; As published
Published: 15 October 2025; Find a Tender
Awarded: 2 February 2026; Cranfield University
Contract length: 60 months; Ends 12 February 2031

What the buyer is asking for

Provision of specialist safety investigation and assurance training services for defence sector personnel and regulatory safety authorities.

Lifecycle

Publishedon Find a Tender
15 October 2025
Contract awardedto Cranfield University
2 February 2026
Contract starts
13 February 2026
Contract ends
12 February 2031

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How it compares

73× the typical investigation skills training contract (£29k).

Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/329553/safety-investigation-and-assurance-training-pipeline-notice
Buyer reference: 715688453
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-05cd00
Source: Find a Tender
Last checked: 12 October 2026

Ministry of Defence. Safety Investigation and Assurance Training Pipeline Notice. Contract award, 15 October 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/329553/safety-investigation-and-assurance-training-pipeline-notice (accessed 12 October 2026).