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Strategic Assistance for Defence Reform

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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11 Apr 2025 at 16:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract titled "Strategic Assistance for Defence Reform" in the industry category of Business analysis consultancy services (CPV: 72221000). The procurement process, conducted through a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, included strategic advice and various support services related to the organisational model design and change management. The contract, valued at £2,340,000, started on 20th February 2025 and ended on 31st March 2025. This award marks the completion of the procurement stage and highlights the Ministry's commitment to defence reform with services being delivered within the United Kingdom.

This tender creates significant opportunities for firms experienced in providing strategic consultancy and change management services, particularly those that can handle large-scale transformations within government or defence sectors. While the Ministry of Defence opted for Bain & Company Inc. United Kingdom, businesses with a strong track record in delivering complex consultancy projects and those capable of integrating within a framework agreement would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. This contract demonstrates a lucrative market for high-value consultative services within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Strategic Assistance for Defence Reform

Notice Description

Op Model design via Design Authority * Support development of end-state structures across three areas to Level 2 (i.e. direct reports to PUS, CDS, NAD), Level 3 for MSHQ * Support finalisation of L1 accountabilities for PUS, CDS, NAD and interfaces with CDN * Support agreement of interim structures across three areas to Level 2, Level 3 for MSHQ based on validated scale of change * Support agreement of interim governance and management systems across three areas * Support stand up of interim L2 structures across three areas for April 1st cut over * Support outline business case (implementation plan, strategic rationale, risk evaluation) Support PMO * Support re-set of PMO/DA alignment and programme cadence * Support change management * Support development of long-term implementation * Support change management Strategic advice * Provide strategic advice and support of the above to the SRO of Defence Reform

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5665e1e2-b778-4080-a09b-89984ba5c7dc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9eaee53d-8987-405a-a80e-25f888a6522a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£2,340,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,340,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
20 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
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
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HB
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BAIN & COMPANY INC. UNITED KINGDOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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