The MoD’s transformation plans are complex and ambitious, but its track record means we are sceptical about its ability to achieve them. The MoD has put in place the £2.5 billion Business Modernisation for Support (BMfS) programme to upgrade its legacy IT infrastructure and introduce aligned business processes across its bodies. This programme is intended to resolve many of the historic issues the MoD has faced in managing its inventory, however it is highly complex: transforming services for...

The MoD’s transformation plans are complex and ambitious, but its track record means we are sceptical about its ability to achieve them. The MoD has put in place the £2.5 billion Business Modernisation for Support (BMfS) programme to upgrade its legacy IT infrastructure and introduce aligned business processes across its bodies. This programme is intended to resolve many of the historic issues the MoD has faced in managing its inventory, however it is highly complex: transforming services for around 65,000 users across Defence whilst maintaining operations throughout. The MoD’s track record in delivering business and digital transformation is Type: conclusion | Number: 3 | Response status: accepted Government response: The government agrees with the Committee’s recommendation. Major Programmes) portfolio: • Business Modernisation for Support (BMfS). This programme is in transition from design to delivery with the first major deliverable on track for autumn 2024, when all three Servic