Planning

RFI - NSIGN/001-04 - Client Support Framework (CSF) - Lot 4 Challenge/Disruptor

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

25 Aug 2023 at 14:01

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is planning a Request for Information (RFI) for the NSIGN Client Support Framework - Lot 4 Challenge/Disruptor. The procurement stage is in the planning phase, with an engagement end date set for September 8, 2023. This opportunity falls under the industry category of Repair and maintenance services of warships, with additional classifications including Shipping operations and Technical analysis or consultancy services. The procurement aims to provide access to Suitably Qualified and Experienced Personnel (SQEP) for tasks supporting the NSIGN Programme.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses experienced in challenge/disruptor functions within the commercial ship support sector. The Ministry of Defence seeks providers who can drive innovation and positive change across a complex programme. Businesses capable of challenging day-to-day processes, bringing new thinking, and providing innovative ideas are encouraged to participate. Suitable businesses should aim to increase efficiency, value for money, and improvements based on industry best practices, thus contributing to the development of enduring support solutions across the NSIGN programme.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFI - NSIGN/001-04 - Client Support Framework (CSF) - Lot 4 Challenge/Disruptor

Notice Description

This RFI is for NSIGN Client Support Framework - Lot 4 (Challenge/Disruptor) The Authority's intention is to award the contract by 4th Quarter of 2023 (calendar year). The Naval Support Integrated Global Network (NSIGN) programme is the successor to the Future Maritime Support Programme (FMSP). The NSIGN Client Support Framework will provide access to Suitably Qualified and Experienced Personnel (SQEP) with the required expert skills and industrial knowledge to undertake tasks in support of the Programme. The Authority is seeking people/organisations with proven expertise and experience as a challenge/disruptor function. A capable provider will challenge the status quo, bring new thinking, drive innovation and positive change across a complex programme. The Authority requires industry support to challenge day-to-day processes, ways of working and the NSIGN Programme vision and objectives. This includes the provision of innovative ideas to increase efficiency, value for money and improvements to output based on best practice within the commercial ship support sector. This Challenge/Disruptor will promote and provide original thinking to help develop optimum and enduring support solutions across the NSIGN programme. See Opportunity Listing for further details and how to submit a response.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bd5b9498-9d5d-45bb-8bf4-6ada7b6c5a61
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f18a99c-5b33-404b-beb6-2c4a8287a50d
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

50640000 - Repair and maintenance services of warships

60640000 - Shipping operations

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Sep 2023Expired
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
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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