The DSPCR, effective from 21 August 2011, establishes new procurement rules specifically for the procurement of defence and sensitive security equipment and related goods, works and services by contracting authorities, including MOD, and utilities throughout England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Government policy and guidance on the subject can be found below.
A copy of the DSPCR Statutory Instrument (SI 1848) can be found in External links.
An EU Defence and Security Procurement Directive on-line training course is available through the UK Defence Academy College of Management and Technology website via the Acquisition e-learning site button. A charge is made for non-MOD users who should register on the Acquisition e-learning site before they can login and apply for the course. The cost is £50.00 ex VAT. Details of payment options will be sent in a confirmation email when the course is applied for.