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Transparency Notice Only: Framework RM6008: Consultancy in Support of PFI Contract for the Defence Sixth Form College

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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28 Jul 2021 at 14:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is conducting a procurement process titled "Transparency Notice Only: Framework RM6008: Consultancy in Support of PFI Contract for the Defence Sixth Form College." This initiative falls within the systems and technical consultancy services industry and is based in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed is a selective call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract period spanning from 4 January 2021 to 30 September 2021. Notably, the tender process was initiated on 28 July 2021, indicating that key developments are currently underway.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for businesses specializing in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in stakeholder management, governance, and strategic implementation. Companies able to offer advice on contractual negotiations or tax implications may find themselves particularly well-suited to compete in this tender. As the contract seeks to support the termination of the Defence Sixth Form College's Private Finance Initiative and transition to a new Graduate Inflow Scheme, firms that can demonstrate a robust understanding of public sector contracting and innovative solutions are likely to stand out in this competitive process.

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Notice Title

Transparency Notice Only: Framework RM6008: Consultancy in Support of PFI Contract for the Defence Sixth Form College

Notice Description

1. There is a requirement that the Defence Academy (DefAc) conducts contractual negotiations with Minerva Education and Training Ltd (MET(L)) to terminate the Defence Sixth Form College (DSFC) Private Finance Initiative (PFI) in Q2 2021 when the final cohort of students complete their studies, in line with Secretary of State (SofS) direction. This is a component part of closing the Defence Technical Officer and Engineer Entry Scheme (DTOEES) and replacing it with the new Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Graduate Inflow Scheme (SGIS). This is an output based Contract and in line with Crown Commercial Services Framework policy, shall have a duration of no longer than 9 months. The Contractor must notify the Authority any elements of the work package that are at risk of delay due to Authority stakeholder not engaging, and must be raised at the first opportunity. Tasks include Implementation Strategy, Post-July 2021 Site Use Strategy, Support to negotiations, Tax advice, Stakeholder Management, Governance, Knowledge Transfer, Finalisation Process Through CCS Framework RM6008 Pricewaterhousecoopers LLP will undertake this activity. Initial contract was from 4 January 2021 to 31 March 2021 due to budgetary approvals only for financial year 20/21. Variation to agreement extending and uplifting the contract to 30 September 2021 for maximum 9 month term was awarded once financial approval for FY 21/22 was in place.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6df03a04-a930-47ab-86d4-0ce973b254da
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/379ae2f9-3eab-43b9-9b9b-74d501015373
Current Stage
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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

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£335,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£335,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
8 Jan 2021 - 30 Sep 2021 6-12 months
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
Not specified
Contact Email
andrew.hall453@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Watchfield & Shrivenham
Westminster Constituency
Witney

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS

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