Overview

Hosted by the PSR arm of AMS, the GCA Workforce Solution RM6288 Framework (WSF) provides multiple routes to talent and services across Defence departments. This supplier engagement session will focus on Statement of Work and Resource Augmentation services (Mode 2 activity), providing greater visibility of how the framework operates and how suppliers can engage effectively.

As the first in a series of Defence supplier engagement sessions, the aim is to foster greater transparency, strengthen collaboration across the supply chain, and help suppliers better understand how they can contribute to Defence priorities.

By attending, you will

  • Hear directly from MOD stakeholders about current priorities, challenges and areas of strategic focus
  • Gain a clearer understanding of the WSF framework, the role of AMS as a Neutral Vendor, and how suppliers can engage successfully
  • Build relationships with key stakeholders and procurement specialists, providing an opportunity for open dialogue, knowledge sharing and collaboration
  • Explore opportunities to grow your organisation's involvement within Defence, while contributing to better outcomes through a strong and capable supplier community

Who should attend

If your organisation supplies talent or services into Defence, this session is an opportunity to gain valuable insight, strengthen relationships and explore future opportunities within the Defence ecosystem.

Whether you are new to the framework or an existing supplier looking to deepen your engagement, this session offers an opportunity to connect, learn and become part of a collaborative ecosystem supporting Defence delivery.

Open to both new and existing suppliers.

Fred Sugden

Fred Sugden

Associate Director, Defence and National Security, techUK

Jeremy Wimble

Jeremy Wimble

Senior Programme Manager, Defence, techUK

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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:
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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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