Tender

Communications Operating Model Review and Channel Review

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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29 Sep 2021 at 09:45

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29 Sep 2021 at 08:29

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28 Sep 2021 at 15:32

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28 Sep 2021 at 15:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is currently conducting a tender process for the "Communications Operating Model Review" project, which falls under the category of business analysis consultancy services. This active tender, valued at £85,000, employs an open procurement method with an end date for tender submissions set for 2nd November 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 9th November 2021 and will run until 31st March 2022. The project is located in Bristol, United Kingdom, with a postal address in the South West region.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations, particularly those with expertise in communications consultancy and strategic programme management. Businesses that can demonstrate their capability in enhancing communication strategies and operational models within public sector frameworks will be particularly well-suited to participate. The Ministry is focused on strategic investment in communications channels and tools, making this an excellent chance for firms with innovative solutions in this area to engage and grow their business within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Communications Operating Model Review and Channel Review

Notice Description

Communications channel review Review of the communications operating model Programme Management * Ensuring a fit for purpose communications function - that is strategic, proactive and has the right tools and skills to effectively engage our diverse audiences both internally and externally, is a priority for DE&S. We wish to recruit and retain the very best talent and ensure our employees are fully informed and engaged. We also want to ensure we build, protect and enhance our reputation. * The current environment means that there is now increased focus on efficiency with a real focus on reducing operating expenditure. This is driven internally in response to the Integrated Review and externally through the Reshaping Government Communications Service (RGCS) /Defence Communications Change Programme (DCCP) reviews. However, DE&S is not part of the single employer model for GCS. * From April 2021, a new corporate strategic risk was agreed, focusing on building, protecting and enhancing our reputation. Therefore, there is a real need to focus our activity strategically to target key stakeholders and invest in the right communications channels, insight and evaluation tools. Understanding the changing needs of our people, the effectiveness of our communication channels (including our leaders and line managers as key communication channels) and the communication roles required to drive our objectives are key in elevating the function and making it fit for the future. It is also critical to further improving our employee engagement scores in our People Survey. * COVID-19 and the move to using digital channels and hybrid/smarter working has exacerbated the need to undertake a full communications channel and operating model review to ensure our channel strategy and future communications meet the needs of our people going forward and we have the right people, with the right skills in the right roles. Future proofing our communications organisation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-06e52a4f-b36c-43cc-9c5e-0803311b475f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4977ab0-0ae5-406b-80ea-a3b0705c3811
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£85,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Nov 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Becky Ford
Contact Email
becky.ford103@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

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