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GB-Andover: Provision of a Witness Support Service to the military Court Service (MCS)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, OTHER

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is seeking to procure a Witness Support Service for the military Court Service, titled "GB-Andover: Provision of a Witness Support Service to the military Court Service (MCS)". This procurement falls under the social services category and is set to cover the UK, with a primary location in Andover. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 15 July 2016. The contract period runs from 1 September 2016 to 31 August 2018, with a potential one-year extension. The estimated contract value is £113,000, with a minimum value of £10,000. The process is being conducted via an open procurement method.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), that specialise in social services and support training. Companies with experience in providing trained volunteers and witness support in legal contexts or related fields would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this contract could help businesses expand their service offerings and establish a relationship with a key governmental department, contributing to long-term growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Andover: Provision of a Witness Support Service to the military Court Service (MCS)

Notice Description

The Authority has a requirement for the management and provision and management of specially trained witness support volunteers to attend service courts to provide support and practical assistance to prosecution and defence witnesses, both military and civilian involved in service court proceedings, predominately in the UK but occasionally in other locations. All personnel must be trained to National Standards, as recognised by the Home Office. The requirement is expected to commence from 01 September 2016 and expire on 31 August 2018 with a built in option period for a further one year period or part thereof. This requirement is being advertised under the 'Open Procedure' and therefore, not seeking expressions of interest. If your organisation is interested in tendering for the requirement you will need to gain access to the 'Supporting Documentation' which contains the Invitation to (ITT) documentation under access code:9P4N7C8K5Q. Full details of how to apply and complete the ITT are contained within the DEFFORM 47 - Special Notice to Tenderers. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'GB-Andover: Provision of a Witness Support Service to the military Court Service (MCS)'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c7025a8e-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90646fc3-e827-4758-973c-e035f40ca389
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£113,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2016 - 31 Aug 2018 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, OTHER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ANDOVER
Postcode
SP11 8HJ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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