Dstl presents full breadth of 2014-15 work to suppliers
Dstl Supplier Day took place on 1 July 2014 giving suppliers the opportunity to find out about how to get involved in Dstl's work.
Delegates at Dstl's Supplier Day 2014
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) hosted its third annual supplier networking day at the Kassam Stadium in Oxford on Tuesday 1 July 2014, attended by around 400 suppliers from industry and academia.
The event aimed to communicate openly which aspects of Dstl’s work throughout 2014/15 are planned for delivery externally, so existing and potential suppliers could easily see how to become involved and work with Dstl.
The majority of Dstl’s programmes and project portfolios were displayed on the day, alongside the Centre for Defence Enterprise, Commercial Services and Dstl’s departments. Representatives from across Dstl were on hand to discuss individual areas of work, capability requirements and involvement opportunities. There were presentations by:
- Programme and Delivery Director Richard Brooks
- Chief Technical Officer Andy Bell
- Programme Director Nick Joad
There were also interactive workshop sessions hosted by:
- Programme Director Nick Joad
- Operations Director Jenni Henderson
- Maritime Account Manager David Sherburn (on behalf of Account Director Chris Gibson)
New for 2014 was the opportunity for delegates to book 10-minute 1-to-1 sessions with a Dstl Director, which proved particularly popular.
Suppliers from across industry, academia and small and medium-sized enterprises were represented on the day; including those with whom Dstl already works in partnership, as well as those new to working with the Ministry of Defence (MOD).
It is important to Dstl that existing and potential suppliers can easily see what aspects of the programme and project portfolios are planned for delivery externally as early as possible.
A number of presentations took place at the event. Programme and Delivery Director Richard Brooks gave an introduction to Dstl.
Richard Brooks gives an introduction and overview of Dstl
Chief Technical Officer Andy Bell spoke about the future of science and technology.
Andy Bell talks about the future direction of science and technology
Programme Director Nick Joad talked about the programme and project portfolio structure.
Nick Joad provides an overview of the programme and project portfolio
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Last updated 30 July 2014 + show all updates
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