Planning

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

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

22 Oct 2021 at 08:14

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is initiating a procurement process titled "Support to the Armed Forces Reward and Incentivisation Review (AFRIR)." This procurement falls under the business and management consultancy category and is taking place in London, United Kingdom. Currently in the planning stage, the authority is inviting potential suppliers to engage in market discussions to shape future competitions. Key dates include an engagement deadline of 28 October 2021 and a virtual industry day scheduled for 9 November 2021, aimed at further detailing the project requirements.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer agile and innovative solutions. Interested suppliers should actively participate in the forthcoming virtual industry day and provide feedback on the technical specifications and procurement plans to align their offerings with the Ministry of Defence's expectations. Engaging early in this process could position businesses advantageously for future contracts stemming from this review.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

Publication of a Prior Information Notice by the contracting authority. A full description may be obtained by emailing Iain McLean at iain.mclean118@mod.gov.uk by cop 27 October 2021. Additional information: This notice complements Contracts Finder Notice: 6496476f-7968-4a00-9840-7ab5e819f8ed by giving the option to request a copy of the full description by cop 27 October 2021.The purpose of the original Notice is to invite potential suppliers to a period of market engagement prior to the commencement of future competitions for the AFRIR requirement. The Authority may use feedback from interested parties to further shape its approach and commercial construct. Interested parties should note that this is an accelerated programme with constrained timeframes, and should be prepared to work in an agile way to ensure timeframes are met. As part of this engagement, the Authority intends to hold a virtual industry day on Tuesday 9 November and share the following documents with interested parties: - High level technical specification; and - Level 1 procurement plan showing stages and timeframes. The Authority would welcome your feedback on these documents before the period of market engagement ends on 22 November. Suppliers who are interested in participating in the period of market engagement, which includes attending the virtual industry day on 9 November and receiving and commenting on the documents listed above, should write to the Authority at McLean, Iain Mr (Def Comrcl-HO BP3-2b) Iain.McLean118@mod.gov.uk and include the following: a) details of your company name; and b) two (2) points of contact and their contact details (name, phone number, email address, postal address). The deadline for writing to the Authority for this purpose is 28 October 2021.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a545e3b-1bf2-42f1-9866-d8fe8fd850db
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Oct 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
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

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