Summary
The DE&S “Working with Defence” page outlines how businesses can engage with Defence Equipment & Support and the wider MOD supply chain. It explains that DE&S works with organisations of all sizes, from major international contractors to specialist SMEs, under strict procurement rules designed to ensure fairness and value for taxpayers. The page highlights the Defence Sourcing Portal as the main route for MOD opportunities over £10,000, alongside Contracts Finder. It also promotes innovation routes such as Future Capability Innovation and the Ideas Marketplace, where UK-registered organisations can access funding and share solutions to defence challenges. In addition, it signposts the Defence Suppliers Forum for strategic industry engagement.
