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<p>The Ministry of Defence (MOD) works closely with defence companies through several
forums to ensure the best possible access to its future requirements. The Department
engages key suppliers, defence trade associations and SMEs through regular meetings
of the Defence Suppliers Forum, the SME Forum and their respective sub-committees.
In addition, under the delegated model of defence transformation, each of the Commands
have regular interface through their equipment capability teams with relevant industry
to apprise them of broad capability issues.</p><p> </p><p>We hold regular industry
days focused on particular projects and programmes which allow the department and
domains an opportunity to discuss future requirements directly with a wide range of
suppliers, including Small and Medium Sized Enterprises. This includes regular events
organised by Front Line Commands to share information with industry about future requirements
such as the Air Environment Capability Strategy day held in May 2014.</p><p> </p><p>The
MOD uses the MOD Defence Contracts Online portal and, where appropriate, the Contracts
Finder portal, to advertise all its publishable tenders and contract opportunities
valued in excess of £10,000. Access to the portals are free of charge.</p><p> </p><p>
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