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FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY - External Assistance to the Next Generation Assurance Partnership (NGAP) Contract

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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13 Feb 2025 at 08:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has concluded a public procurement process for external assistance to the Next Generation Assurance Partnership (NGAP) Contract under the category of business services including law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The contract, valued at £16,993,750, will be executed in London, United Kingdom. It commenced on 1st April 2025 and is scheduled to end on 31st March 2028. The procurement was completed through a selective process, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the tender was finalised with an award to KPMG LLP on 10th February 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, especially large consultancy firms and SMEs, to provide specialised business services in law, marketing, consulting, and security domains. The selective procurement method ensures that qualified entities with relevant expertise and experience can participate, fostering competitive growth and innovation. SMEs are particularly encouraged to engage, creating potential growth and collaboration opportunities within the public defence sector.

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Notice Title

FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY - External Assistance to the Next Generation Assurance Partnership (NGAP) Contract

Notice Description

External Assistance to the Next Generation Assurance Partnership (NGAP) Contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-46f9c2fc-cd47-418f-ad1a-f2e628d574f2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82d992d6-0435-4c8d-a511-28f6870b6b64
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,993,750 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,993,750 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EX
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KPMG

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