Planning

Support to the Armed Forces Reward and Incentivisation Review (AFRIR)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

21 Dec 2021 at 15:23

Planning

21 Dec 2021 at 15:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is initiating a procurement process for the "Support to the Armed Forces Reward and Incentivisation Review (AFRIR)", with a planned start in March 2022 and concluding by September 2023. This external assistance contract, valued at up to £3 million, is aligned with the Defence Command Paper commitment and aims to enhance capability within the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory and Analysis Directorate. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, and potential suppliers are advised to submit their expressions of interest through the Defence Sourcing Portal by completing the required Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in business and management consultancy, particularly those with expertise in conceptual development, strategic simulation, cost modelling, and technologically enabled project management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the ministry seeks to leverage diverse expertise to support the armed forces review effectively. Firms that can provide innovative solutions and strategic insights will be well-placed to compete for this contract, contributing to their business growth while supporting a critical governmental initiative.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

Support to the Armed Forces Reward and Incentivisation Review (AFRIR)

Notice Description

A call-off contract for External Assistance worth up to PS3M is required to support the Armed Forces Reward and Incentivisation Review (AFRIR). Expertise is required in the following four areas: conceptual development; strategic simulation; cost modelling; and technologically enabled implementation management. The Review, which is a Defence Command Paper commitment, will begin in January 2022 and is expected to conclude by Spring 2023. External Assistance will complement expertise and capability in the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) and the Analysis Directorate - our delivery partners inside Defence. Additional information: Interested parties must complete the PQQ 701780450 on the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP). No other methods of Expressions of Interest are acceptable.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-79a82c98-7752-4799-9102-8ef1d41eb55b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7142f241-08ba-4738-9d5e-60241abd3980
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Nov 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Mar 2022 - 29 Sep 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-79a82c98-7752-4799-9102-8ef1d41eb55b-2021-12-21T15:23:35Z",
    "date": "2021-12-21T15:23:35Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-79a82c98-7752-4799-9102-8ef1d41eb55b",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "planning": {
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "documentType": "plannedProcurementNotice",
                "description": "Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7142f241-08ba-4738-9d5e-60241abd3980",
                "datePublished": "2021-12-21T15:16:46Z",
                "format": "text/html",
                "language": "en",
                "dateModified": "2021-12-21T15:23:35Z"
            }
        ]
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "tender_288152/1027939",
        "title": "Support to the Armed Forces Reward and Incentivisation Review (AFRIR)",
        "description": "A call-off contract for External Assistance worth up to PS3M is required to support the Armed Forces Reward and Incentivisation Review (AFRIR). Expertise is required in the following four areas: conceptual development; strategic simulation; cost modelling; and technologically enabled implementation management. The Review, which is a Defence Command Paper commitment, will begin in January 2022 and is expected to conclude by Spring 2023. External Assistance will complement expertise and capability in the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) and the Analysis Directorate - our delivery partners inside Defence. Additional information: Interested parties must complete the PQQ 701780450 on the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP). No other methods of Expressions of Interest are acceptable.",
        "status": "planned",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "79400000",
            "description": "Business and management consultancy and related services"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "London",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "London",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 3000000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "communication": {
            "futureNoticeDate": "2021-11-09T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2022-03-02T00:00:00Z",
            "endDate": "2023-09-29T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        }
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-182703",
            "name": "Ministry of Defence",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Ministry of Defence"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Level 2, Kentigern House, 65 Brown Street",
                "locality": "Glasgow",
                "postalCode": "G2 8EX",
                "countryName": "Scotland"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Iain McLean",
                "email": "iain.mclean118@mod.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-182703",
        "name": "Ministry of Defence"
    }
}