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Pre-Qualifying Questionnaire for Finance Support Delivery Partner

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

23 Aug 2021 at 10:30

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

18 Aug 2020 at 15:27

Tender Notice
Tender

13 Aug 2020 at 15:09

Tender Notice
Planning

13 Aug 2020 at 15:05

Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

13 Aug 2020 at 15:01

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is conducting a procurement process for the appointment of a Finance Support Delivery Partner, under the title "Pre-Qualifying Questionnaire for Finance Support Delivery Partner." This project falls under the services industry category, specifically focused on accounting and auditing services. Located in the South West region of the United Kingdom, the tender is currently recorded as complete, with an indicative contract value of £15,000,000. The tender period ended on 11th September 2020 and the subsequent contract period commenced on 1st October 2020, lasting until 30th September 2022. The procurement method used is selective, following a restricted procedure that exceeds threshold limits.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in accounting and auditing services, allowing them to expand their market reach by collaborating with the Ministry of Defence. Businesses that have capabilities in financial consulting, compliance auditing, and related services will be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging with robust procurement processes and demonstrating value in delivering financial solutions could lead to sustained partnerships in a substantial government contract environment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pre-Qualifying Questionnaire for Finance Support Delivery Partner

Notice Description

The Authority, led by the UK MOD's Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) and Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) is notifying the market of a procurement to appoint a Finance Support Delivery Partner. A Pre-Qualifying Questionnaire (PQQ) was issued on Defence Contracts Online on 12th August 2020 at 6pm with a close date of 11th September 2020 at 12pm. Please see the details below to register interest and respond to the PQQ. The contract value stated in this notice is currently indicative and non-committal. Advertising Regime OJEU:- This contract opportunity is published in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU),the MoD Defence Contracts Bulletin and www.contracts.mod.uk Suppliers must read through this set of instructions and follow the process to respond to this opportunity. The information and/or documents for this opportunity are available on http://www.contracts.mod.uk. You must register on this site to respond, if you are already registered you will not need to register again, simply use your existing username and password. Please note there is a password reminder link on the homepage. Suppliers must log in, go to your Response Manager and add the following Access Code: R5XBRS9SUP.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dfbf0de6-189a-4488-81dc-99695d35c2c6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e2148c7-8128-45b8-8f56-4526e8abbe9a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,549,400 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
11 Sep 2020Expired
Award Date
2 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
2 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANT THORNTON

Further Information

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