Collective Training Transformation Programme

Military Capability

Record date: 31 March 2026

Whole-life cost: £2.1bn
Published schedule: 12/08/2018 – 10/06/2040
NISTA delivery confidence: AMBER
Senior responsible owner: Mike Cooper

What the project is for

The Collective Training Transformation Programme (CTTP) will deliver through a long-term, collaborative relationship with industry the the Army Collective Training System . It will give the Army greater flexibility to train when, where and how it needs in order to meet Defence outputs. Through improved access to data analytics and a more flexible blend of live, virtual, and constructive training thereby improving the training experience all levels.

Departmental delivery commentary

Compared to financial year 24/25 Q4, the NISTA/SRO Delivery Confidence Assessment (DCA) rating at 25/26 Q4 remained at Amber. This is primarily due to the following factors. 1. The fundamentals of the programme remain sound and the need is compelling. 2. The resourcing position has improved and the commercial competition has concluded with a Preferred Tenderer being declared. 3.The Full Business Case has been submitted and has been assured by NISTA with a positive assessment of delivery confidence. The programme remains on schedule for a June 2026 Contract Award.

Schedule

Compared to financial year 24/25-Q4, the programme's end-date at 25/26-Q4 increased from 31/03/2032 to 11/06/2041 . This is primarily due to the following factors. 1. This is primarily due to 15 year contract award intended for 11/06/2026 . Contract award has slipped by circa three months due to the delay in the release of the Defence Investment Plan (DIP). 2. However, confirmation of affordability and submission of the Full Business Case into the approvals process has been made. CTTP remains on track for a June 26 Contract Award.

Cost

Compared to financial year 24/25-Q4, the project's departmentally agreed Whole Life Cost at 25/26-Q4 (measured in £m) increased from £2106.59m to £2676.32M to This is primarily due to the following factors 1. Whole Life Costs has been updated to reflect the Full Business Case final costings and contract duration.

Benefits

Compared to financial year 24/25-Q4, the project's departmentally agreed Benefits at 25/26-Q4 (measured in £m) remained at 0. This is primarily due to the following factors. No monetised benefits.