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Transparency Notice: RM1557.12 Advice and Analysis support to UKStratCom, Prioritised Integrated Portfolio Planning Application (PIPPA) Programme, and Portfolio Planning process

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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09 Jul 2021 at 13:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence seeking external consultancy support for the Transparency Notice: RM1557.12 related to the UKStratCom's Prioritised Integrated Portfolio Planning Application (PIPPA) Programme. This contract falls under the category of business analysis consultancy services and is located in the South East of the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed is selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement, with an award date of 29 March 2021. The contract is valued at £4,969,120, lasting from 1 April 2021 until 31 March 2025, with a tender period that concluded on 26 March 2021.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy and advisory services to enhance their growth and expertise. Firms with capabilities in analytical support, cloud-based systems development, and stakeholder engagement, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), would be well-positioned to compete. The tasks outlined in the tender require firms that can provide sophisticated knowledge in both the technical aspects of programme management and strategic planning within the Ministry of Defence's operational framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Transparency Notice: RM1557.12 Advice and Analysis support to UKStratCom, Prioritised Integrated Portfolio Planning Application (PIPPA) Programme, and Portfolio Planning process

Notice Description

External assistance is required to support three related work packages as outlined below. These work packages should be considered indicative. The supplier required to work closely with the UKStratCom PFO to review and refine the programme of work throughout the contract duration. Support to stakeholder engagement up to the ExCo is required to ensure the programme of work is a success. Work package 1. PIPPA Programme UKStratCom requires consultancy and advisory support to the PIPPA programme to refine the BoI process, and support the development and rollout of the cloud-based PIPPA system. Assistance is sought for the following: 1. ABC 22 BoI Process Refinement (April 2021 - May 2021). Building on the lessons identified during ABC 21, review with ExCo members planned for early 2021 and the Integrated Review outcome. This will include a refresh of the MCDA criteria, improvements to the enhancement and savings choices data model, further empowerment to Heads of Capability (HOCs) and High-Level Budgets holders (HLBs), and better integration with workforce, financial screening, TLB risk processes and the capability audit. 2. PIPPA Programme Stocktake (May 2021- June 2021). Review and refresh the PIPPA 2-year plan in light of Project DurDen and Project ADEPPT developments, and other developments within the MOD including the Head Office initiatives R2D2 and the Capability Management Tool (CMT). 3. Project DurDen (April 2021 - March 2022). Working with Project DurDen suppliers and the PFO to support the finalisation, testing and rollout of DurDen. This will include assistance with validation and verification, results analysis and benchmarking, tool sign-off and rollout. 4. Project ADEPPT (April 2021 - March 2022). Support the rollout and assessment of the initial Office 365 PowerApps ADEPPT solution that will be adopted for ABC 22. Then work with the PFO to assess this solution against the wider ADEPPT solution requirements in August 2021 and produce an ADEPTT solution road map and implementation plan. Subsequently support UKStratCom with the implementation of this plan. 5. ABC 22 Learning from Experience (November 2021). Conduct a learning from experience exercise with stakeholders (PFO, ExCo members, HLBs and HOCs) on the ABC 22 BoI exercise to identify lessons and make recommendations for ABC 23 and the PIPPA programme more widely. 6. ABC 23 BoI Process Refinement (April 2022 - May 2022). Building on the lessons identified and recommendations from ABC 22. 7. PIPPA Programme Stocktake (May 2022- June 2022). Review and refresh of the PIPPA programme rolling 2-year plan. 8. ABC 23 Learning from Experience (November 2022). Conduct a learning from experience exercise with stakeholders (PFO, ExCo members, HLBs and HOCs) on the ABC 22 BoI exercise and identify lessons and recommendations for ABC 23 and PIPPA more widely. Downselect on G-Cloud RM1557.12 Contract awarded for two years PS2,484,560 with two 12 month options. Overall total 4,969,120 Additional information: Downselect on G-Cloud RM1557.12 Contract awarded for two years PS2,484,560 with two 12 month options. Overall total 4,969,120

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1030c090-302b-4f73-b8a2-89b5693a0da6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a225f3a2-b48f-48a8-80ba-3d6e7eb30c03
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£4,969,120 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,969,120 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN6 8LA
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Watchfield & Shrivenham
Westminster Constituency
Witney

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CATALYZE

Further Information

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