The Ministry of Defence’s Defence Digital Workplace (DDW) Programme team will host an industry day to provide an overview of the programme’s aims, service scope, and planned procurement approach. This session is aimed at suppliers interested in supporting the delivery of the DDW programme. Attendees will gain early insight into the programme and understand how to engage in the forthcoming procurement process.

Key takeaways

  • Gain an overview of the Defence Digital Workplace programme
  • Understand the service scope and planned procurement approach
  • Identify opportunities to engage with the MOD on DDW delivery
  • Learn how to participate in the next stages of the procurement process

Suppliers wishing to attend are invited to submit an Expression of Interest to [email protected] by 30 April 2026. Following this, the Conditions of Participation and full invitation details, including location, will be issued.

Suppliers should state their preference to attend in person or online.

Please note that suppliers who previously submitted an Expression of Interest for the earlier planned date will need to reconfirm their interest to participate in the 8 July event.

Fred Sugden

Fred Sugden

Associate Director, Defence and National Security, techUK

Jeremy Wimble

Jeremy Wimble

Senior Programme Manager, Defence, techUK

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The Defence programme works to help the UK’s defence technology sector align itself with the MOD. techUK members are able to navigate and better understand the UK Defence sector to successfully align their own investment and resources to take advantage of business opportunities. Visit the programme page here.

 

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Fred Sugden

Fred Sugden

Associate Director, Defence and National Security, techUK

Fred is responsible for techUK's activities across the Defence and National Security sectors, working to provide members with access to key stakeholders across the Defence and National Security community. Before taking on the role of Associate Director for Defence and National Security, Fred joined techUK in 2018, working as the Programme Head for Defence at techUK, leading the organisation's engagement with the Ministry of Defence. Before joining techUK, he worked at ADS, the national trade association representing Aerospace, Defence, Security & Space companies in the UK.

Fred is responsible for techUK’s market engagement and policy development activities across the Defence and National Security sectors, working closely with various organisations within the Ministry of Defence, and across the wider National Security and Intelligence community. Fred works closely with many techUK member companies that have an interest in these sectors, and is responsible for the activities of techUK's senior Defence & Security Board. Working closely with techUK's Programme Head for Cyber Security, Fred oversees a broad range of activities for techUK members.

Outside of work, Fred's interests include football (a Watford FC fan) and skiing.

 

Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
07985 234 170

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Jeremy Wimble

Jeremy Wimble

Senior Programme Manager, Defence, techUK

Jeremy manages techUK's defence programme, helping the UK's defence technology sector align itself with the Ministry of Defence - including the National Armaments Directorate (NAD), UK Defence Innovation (UKDI) and Frontline Commands - through a broad range of activities including policy consultation, private briefings and early market engagement. The Programme supports the MOD as it procures new digital technologies.

Prior to joining techUK, from 2016-2024 Jeremy was International Security Programme Manager at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) coordinating research and impact activities for funders including the FCDO and US Department of Defense, as well as business development and strategy.

Jeremy has a MA in International Relations from the University of Birmingham and a BA (Hons) in Politics & Social Policy from Swansea University.

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LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-wimble-89183482/

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