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W elcome to the TMS Support Solutions Ltd. Previous events. This edition celebrates our achievements and c ontribu tions , sho wcasing our commitment to excellence, innovation and support for the Armed Forces community. Stay tuned for updates as we continue to build on our legacy of success.

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Grea t t o se e Chri s Harriso n wit h Ia n Simpso n (BDM ) (Busines s Developmen t Manager ) a t th e Angloc o Regiona l Workshop , Malver n durin g Factor y Acceptanc e Trial s o f th e Unimo g Wildfir e Fir e Fightin g Vehicl e (WFFV ) befor e handove r t o Capita/Defenc e Fir e an d Rescu e Servic e fo r us e o n Sennelage r ranges . TM S ar e engage d wit h Angloc o fo r th e provisio n Quic k Referenc e Guid e (QRG ) publications , Trainin g an d Safet y Suppor t (Safet y an d Environmenta l Cas e Report) . Simila r suppor t i s bein g provide d fo r a Scani a 4x 4 Structura l Fir e Fightin g Vehicl e (SFFV) , whic h i s currentl y i n production , als o fo r th e Sennelage r rang e area . Thi s i s th e lates t i n lin e o f successfu l collaboration s wit h Angloc o wher e TM S hav e provide d suppor t fo r thei r Mo D contracts . If you require support and assistance, then don’t hesitate to get in touch: sales@tmsss.com

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strengthe n ou r existin g relationships , ensurin g tha t w e remai n aligne d wit h ou r clients ' goal s an d th e need s o f th e wide r defenc e sector . Equall y important , w e wer e abl e t o mee t ne w potentia l client s an d collaborators , layin g th e groundwor k fo r excitin g futur e partnerships . Strengthenin g Existin g Relationship s an d Buildin g Ne w Ones . Networkin g i s mor e tha n exchangin g busines s cards ; it’ s abou t creatin g lastin g connections . Fo r us , th e DV D even t wa s a n essentia l reminde r o f th e valu e o f relationship s i n th e defenc e industry . I n a n industr y drive n b y trust , expertise , an d collaboration , ou r abilit y t o maintai n an d gro w thes e relationship s i s crucial . Strengthenin g existin g partnership s ensure s tha t w e continu e t o mee t th e highes t standard s an d expectation s o f ou r clients . Meanwhile , buildin g ne w relationship s open s th e doo r t o fres h perspective s an d innovativ e solutions , helpin g u s sta y a t th e forefron t o f th e defenc e industry . Th e opportunit y t o for m n e w

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TMS Exhibits at DVD 2024: The Foca l Point for Growt h and Innovatio n Within the Defence Land Environment . W e ar e prou d t o announc e ou r successfu l participatio n i n th e DV D 2024 , th e premie r two-da y showcas e fo r cutting-edg e defenc e vehicle s an d suppor t systems . A s a leadin g small-to - mediu m enterpris e (SME ) i n th e defenc e sector , thi s even t provide d a n exceptiona l platfor m fo r u s t o displa y ou r capabilitie s an d engag e wit h ke y industr y players . A Hu b fo r Networkin g an d Collaboration . Th e DV D even t wa s a n incredibl e opportunit y fo r ou r tea m t o reconnec t wit h existin g clients , forg e ne w relationship s an d catc h u p wit h long-standin g partner s an d friend s i n th e defenc e community . Wit h defenc e professional s fro m acros s th e industr y gathere d i n on e place , i t wa s th e perfec t settin g fo r meaningfu l conversation s abou t th e futur e o f defence , innovation s i n technolog y an d th e challenge s tha t li e ahead . Ou r interaction s wer e no t jus t abou t showcasin g wha t w e d o bu t abou t understandin g th e evolvin g need s o f ou r customers . Valuabl e face-to-fac e meeting s enable d u s t o

Contact us: Addr ess: Alpha Court Business Park, Swingbridge Road, Gr antham, Lincolnshir e, NG31 7XT Office: +44 (0) 1476 583370 E-mail: sales@tmsss.com

YEAR 2024

TM S i s prou d o f ou r Trainin g Manager , Keit h Clark , wh o volunteer s wit h Tren t Wing , RA F Ai r Cadet s (RAFAC ) a s a Uniforme d Cade t Force s Adul t Voluntee r (CFAV) . Keith , wh o hold s th e ran k o f Fligh t Sergean t (RAFAC) , parade s wit h 123 7 (Nort h Hykeham ) Squadro n o n Monda y an d Frida y evenings . Fo r thi s specia l occasion , Keit h le d 3 0 cadet s fro m 123 7 (Nort h Hykeham ) Sq n an d 20 4 (Lincoln ) Sqn , wh o acte d a s rout e liner s fo r th e VIP s an d Standard s durin g th e servic e a t th e Chadwic k Centre , Spir e an d Wal l o f Names .

alliances , shar e insights , an d lear n fro m other s i n th e fiel d wa s on e o f th e highlight s o f th e event . W e ar e excite d abou t th e potentia l collaboration s an d project s tha t ar e o n th e horizon , thank s t o th e connection s w e mad e durin g thes e tw o days . A Successfu l Event , Ful l o f Opportunities . Withou t a doubt , th e DV D even t wa s a resoundin g succes s fo r TMS . I t ha s provide d u s wit h incredibl e opportunitie s tha t w e ar e eage r t o explor e i n th e comin g months . Ou r tea m returne d no t onl y energise d bu t als o wit h a renewe d sens e o f purpose , read y t o embar k o n ne w venture s tha t wil l shap e th e futur e o f defence . Th e even t underscore d wh y w e ar e recognise d a s a leadin g SM E i n th e defenc e secto r an d demonstrate d jus t ho w valuabl e ou r skil l set s ar e i n thi s fast-evolvin g industry . Excitin g Time s Ahead . A s w e loo k t o th e future , w e ar e mor e confiden t tha n eve r i n ou r rol e a s a truste d defenc e solution s provider . Wit h ne w venture s o n th e horizo n an d opportunitie s emergin g fro m ou r participatio n a t th e DV D event , th e futur e i s brigh t fo r TMS . W e ar e read y t o tak e o n ne w challenges , collaborat e wit h like-minde d professional s an d continu e deliverin g innovativ e solution s tha t mee t th e critica l need s o f th e defenc e sector . TMS SHOW SUPPORT AT INTER NA TIONAL BOMBER C OMMAND CENTRE O n Thursday , 25t h Jul y 2024 , th e Internationa l Bombe r Comman d Centr e (IBCC ) i n Lincol n hoste d th e fourt h Internationa l Bombe r Comman d Day . Thi s significan t da y honour s th e achievement s o f thos e wh o serve d i n Bombe r Comman d ove r it s 3 2 year s o f operatio n worldwide . Thi s year , th e even t als o marke d th e centenar y o f th e Roya l Canadia n Ai r Forc e an d it s vita l contributio n t o Bombe r Comman d durin g WW2 . Contact us: Addr ess: Alpha Court Business Park, Swingbridge Road, Gr antham, Lincolnshir e, NG31 7XT Office: +44 (0) 1476 583370 E-mail: sales@tmsss.com

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A fabulous time presenting to a Dr agon' s De n comprising MOD Team, Progr am me and Portfolio Leaders in Land and Str ategic Enabler Domains about our Parts Catalogue Data Cleanse capability . W e have the capability to e xtr act parts information fr om your MS W or d or PDF parts catalogues, compile a functional data set and automatically check against CSIS to ensur e NSNs, Part Numbers and Nomenclatur e ar e corr ect. Follo wing analysis and corr ection of all identified anomalies, we ar e able to automatically recompile the parts catalogue, including Numerical Inde x es to meet the r equir ements of Def Stan 00-601 Part 4.

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The 2022 Popp y Launch took place on Satur day , 29th October, at the Aviation Heritage Centr e in East Kirkb y . Cadets fr om 17 (Coningsb y) Sqn AT C and Boston Sea Cadets participated in the cer emony , which has become a tr adition in Lincolnshir e. Each year, the cr o wn r epr esentative mark s the start of the Remembr ance period and the Popp y Appeal. This year, the Deputy Lor d Lieutenant of Lincolnshir e, Mr. Andr e w Clark, attended the e vent. For many years, the ceremony has been held at the Lincolnshir e Aviation Heritage Centr e, with the Lancaster bomber 'Just Jane' pr o viding a spectacular back dr op. Mal Emsden, fr om TMS Support Solutions Ltd, is a V eter an and plays two ke y r oles within the Cadet structur e at 17 (Coningsb y) Sqn AT C. As both the Sqn Adjutant and civilian instructor, Mal dedicates his personal time to supporting the de velopment of the young men and women under his command.

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The biennial DVD e xhibition was r ecently held at the Millbr ook Pr o ving Gr ound in Bedfor dshir e, bringing together the Defence industry , Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) Delivery Teams, Army HQ st aff, and other Defence users of Land Equipment for focused engagement. Jointly sponsor ed b y DE&S and Army Headquarters, the two-day e vent pr o vided a valuable platform for discussing Land systems, with informal discussions, briefings, demonstr ations, and displays. It offer ed an effective forum for all involved in the secto r t o connect and shar e insights. The theme of DVD2022, ‘Mobilise and Modernise – A Decade of Delivery ,’ centr ed on supporting the modernisation of the British Army . Ke y topics included the delivery of major equipment pr ogr ammes, modernising support and collective tr aining, and le ver aging futur e technology thr ough the Land Industrial Str ategy (LIS). TMS was pr oud to e xhibit in Concept Ar ea 3, stand 810. It was a fantastic opportunity to engage with attendees and demonstr ate ho w we can pr o vide clarity and support for their pr ojects

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I ha d th e honou r o f participatin g i n m y firs t officia l Remembranc e Parad e a s a standard - beare r fo r th e Gainsboroug h branc h o f th e Roya l Britis h Legion . Thi s specia l occasio n marke d th e transitio n fro m th e curren t standard-beare r an d th e firs t parad e o f th e ne w standard , celebratin g 10 0 year s o f th e Gainsboroug h branch . Th e even t bega n wit h th e traditiona l churc h parade , wher e I proudl y marche d i n wit h th e ne w standard . Inside , w e wer e joine d b y ai r cadet s an d arm y cadets , an d I presente d th e standar d t o th e pries t t o b e lai d upo n th e alta r durin g th e service . Afterward , I parade d th e standar d t o th e Gainsboroug h Wa r Memoria l fo r th e Ac t o f Remembrance . I stoo d t o attentio n throughou t th e servic e i n fron t o f ove r 10 0 peopl e wh o gathere d t o pa y thei r respects . I t wa s a n honou r t o tak e o n thi s rol e an d remembe r thos e wh o mad e th e ultimat e sacrifice . W e wil l remembe r them .

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Thi s year , despit e th e challenge s pose d b y COVID , 1 7 (Coningsby ) Sq n AT C ha s bee n bus y wit h severa l remembranc e activities . I n m y rol e a s Sq n Adjutan t an d civilia n instructor , I helpe d organiz e th e squadron’ s involvemen t i n thre e ke y events . Th e firs t even t wa s a projec t supporte d b y th e Commonwealt h Wa r Grave s Commission , wher e cadet s researche d th e live s o f casualtie s fro m th e tw o Worl d Wars . Thi s culminate d i n a servic e a t Scopwic k Wa r Graves , par t o f th e Battl e o f Britai n remembrance . Th e secon d even t wa s th e Centenar y o f Coningsb y Wa r Memorial . I attende d i n tw o capacities : a s Sq n Adjutan t an d Vic e Chairma n o f th e loca l Roya l Britis h Legion . Du e t o COVI D restrictions , onl y th e banne r part y participated , an d I lai d a wreat h o n behal f o f th e Squadron . Th e thir d even t wa s th e annua l Remembranc e Service , wher e I supervise d th e banne r an d wreath-layin g partie s an d marche d wit h th e Squadro n i n th e parad e fro m th e churc h t o th e memorial . Contact us: Addr ess: Alpha Court Business Park, Swingbridge Road, Gr antham, Lincolnshir e, NG31 7XT Office: +44 (0) 1476 583370 E-mail: sales@tmsss.com

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O n Thursday , 25t h November , loca l authorities , educationa l establishments , an d commercia l companie s acros s variou s sector s wer e honoure d fo r thei r exceptiona l suppor t t o th e militar y a t th e 202 1 Defenc e Employe r Recognitio n Schem e Gol d Awards . Amon g the m wa s TM S Suppor t Solution s Ltd , wh o receive d th e prestigiou s Arme d Force s Covenan t Gol d Award . 202 1 ha s bee n a challengin g year , makin g thi s achievemen t eve n mor e significant . Theres a Cannon , Commercia l Director , attende d th e ceremon y t o collec t th e award , expressin g he r pride : “Thi s i s suc h a n honou r fo r TMS . Wit h 90 % o f ou r workforc e bein g veterans , supportin g th e militar y i s ver y clos e t o ou r hearts. ” A s 202 1 draw s t o a close , thi s Gol d Awar d serve s a s a fittin g tribut e t o th e har d wor k an d dedicatio n o f th e TM S team . It’ s a momen t t o celebrat e ou r collectiv e effort s an d loo k forwar d t o a n excitin g 2022 .

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TM S Suppor t Solution s Lt d i s committe d t o sustainabl e development , ensurin g tha t today’ s need s ar e me t withou t compromisin g futur e generations . A s par t o f ou r dedicatio n t o environmenta l responsibility , w e hav e revise d ou r corporat e Environmenta l Polic y t o strengthe n ou r commitments , particularl y i n reducin g ou r impac t o n climat e change . Recognisin g th e globa l shif t toward s net-zer o emission s b y 2050 , TM S understand s tha t mos t greenhous e ga s (GHG ) emission s com e fro m outsid e ou r direc t operations , primaril y withi n ou r valu e chain . B y segmentin g th e valu e chain , sharin g ou r ambitions , an d supportin g ou r suppliers , w e ca n accelerat e progres s toward s net-zer o goals . Climat e chang e pose s significan t risk s t o business , globa l suppl y chains , an d th e socio-economi c well - bein g o f millions . I t threaten s foo d security , clea n wate r availability , an d increase s extrem e weathe r events . No w mor e tha n ever , decisiv e globa l actio n i s essential .

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TM S Suppor t Solution s Lt d i s prou d t o hav e receive d th e prestigiou s Gol d Awar d i n th e 202 1 Ministr y o f Defenc e Employe r Recognitio n Scheme . Wit h 85 % o f ou r workforc e bein g veteran s o r reservists , thi s recognitio n highlight s ou r commitmen t t o supportin g th e Arme d Force s community . Th e Gol d Awar d i s th e highes t honou r give n t o employer s wh o activel y suppor t veterans , reservist s an d thei r families . T o qualify , organisation s mus t provid e a t leas t 1 0 pai d day s leav e fo r reservists , hav e supportiv e H R policies , an d advocat e fo r th e Arme d Force s Covenant . Onl y 49 3 companie s i n th e U K hav e earne d thi s award . A s par t o f ou r ongoin g support , w e hav e signe d th e Arme d Force s Covenant , wor k closel y wit h defenc e representatives , an d activel y promot e ou r forces-friendl y policies . W e ar e als o committe d t o recruitin g servic e leaver s an d reservist s an d hav e registere d fo r th e Force s Familie s Job s portal . Thi s achievemen t reflect s th e har d work , suppor t an d dedicatio n w e demonstrat e towar d ou r Arme d Force s community .

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TMS staff wer e pr oud to support Ark Animal Rescue and Arthritis Resear ch UK as their charities of choice for 2018. Thr oughout the year, staff r aised funds thr ough various initiatives, including ‘Bak e Offs’, a Christmas r affle, and selling equipment such as mobile phones. TMS’s Owner Director, T he r esa Cannon, said, “Once again, our staff have r aised a fantastic amount, and we ar e happ y to support both a local and a national charity .” A cheque for £500 was pr esented to the Ark’s assistant manager, Laur a W ootton. The shelter, facing challenges such as a noise abatement or der, is in need of funds to soundpr oof their k ennels. Ther esa added, “The Ark does incr edible work, and we wer e impr essed b y the dedication of their volunteers.” A further £500 was donated to Arthritis Resear ch UK. Ther esa e xplained, “With ten million people in the UK affected b y arthritis, many of our staff have witnessed its impact. W e hope our donation helps contribute to r esear ch for a cur e.”

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T h e A u r o r a E n g i n e e r i n g P a r t n e r s h i p h a s b e e n a p p o i n t e d b y t h e M i n i s t r y o f D e f e n c e ( M O D ) a s i t s Engineerin g Deliver y Partne r f o r Defenc e Equipmen t & Suppor t (DE&S) . Forme d b y QinetiQ , Atkin s (par t o f t h e SNC-Lavali n Group) , a n d BMT , t h e partnershi p wil l hel p reduc e engineerin g servic e cost s whil e ensurin g top - qualit y equipmen t a n d suppor t f o r t h e UK’ s Arme d Forces . Afte r successfull y passin g t h e Pre-Qualificatio n Q u e s t i o n n a i r e , T M S i s p r o u d t o j o i n t h e Q i n e t i Q , B M T , a n d A t k i n s - l e d c o n s o r t i u m . T h e p a r t n e r s h i p , n a m e d A u r o r a E n g i n e e r i n g , w i l l d e l i v e r e n g i n e e r i n g s e r v i c e s t o t h e M O D f o r u p t o 1 0 y e a r s , w i t h a p o t e n t i a l v a l u e e x c e e d i n g £ 2 b i l l i o n . T M S ’ c a p a b i l i t i e s m e e t o v e r 4 0 k e y c r i t e r i a , i n c l u d i n g s o m e o f o u r c o r e s e r v i c e s , e n a b l i n g u s t o c o n t r i b u t e t o c o s t s a v i n g s a n d innovatio n i n suppor t o f t h e Arme d Forces .

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TMS Support Solutions in Gr antham r ecently r eceived the Silver Defence Emplo yer Recognition Scheme Awar d for its support of the Armed For ces community . TMS was one of five Lincolnshir e- based organizations honour ed at an e vent in Loughbor ough on 9th No vember. Michelle Allbones, Finance Manager, said, “73% of our staff ar e fr om the Armed For ces community and their technical skills ar e invaluable. Signing the Armed For ces Co venant was an easy decision, and we’ r e no w working to war d the Gold Awar d.” The e vent also saw 42 businesses r ene w their Silver Awar ds for continued support.

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W e ar e pleased to announce that we have achie ved Stage 2 accr editation on the Joint Supply Chain Accr editation Register ( JOSCAR). This "b y invite only" accr editation system is used b y major primes in the aer ospace, defence, and security sectors, including the MOD , to ensur e suppliers ar e “fit for business.” JOSCAR, cr eated b y ADS, helps suppliers demonstr ate their r eadiness for business acr oss various sectors while r educing time, cost and r esour ces r equir ed for pr o viding information to customers. It centr alizes supplier data, allo wing participating organizations to access a single, accur ate sour ce. Benefits for Buyers: • Assur es clients that we ar e “fit for business” • Pr o vides immediate access to accur ate, compr ehensive data • Reduces costs and time r elated to pr e-qualification and compliance • Enhances supply chain risk management and br and r eputation • Supports impr o ved supplier performance and de velopment Benefits for Industry: • Raises the standar d and quality of suppliers • Encour ages inno vation and the inclusion of SMEs in ADS mark ets • Sho wcases the efficacy of UK suppliers internationally