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Industry Advisory Group - Expressions of Interest

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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09 Jun 2021 at 10:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is seeking participants for an Industry Advisory Group through a tender titled "Industry Advisory Group - Expressions of Interest". This procurement is classified under the industry category of Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services and is located in Andover, England, within the South East region. The tender period is open until 25th June 2021, and the contract is expected to commence on 15th July 2021, lasting for one year until 14th July 2022. This tender follows an other procedure type as the procurement method, with a focus on forming a group to provide insights on sustainable technology in land capability.

This opportunity presents a unique avenue for businesses involved in sustainable technology, defence, and strategic planning. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations would be well-suited to compete, especially those with expertise in providing advisory services. Participants selected for the group will engage in confidential discussions, contributing to significant military objectives and potentially influencing future technological developments within the Ministry of Defence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Industry Advisory Group - Expressions of Interest

Notice Description

1. Background The Army HQ wish to form an Industry Advisory Group (IAG). The aim of the IAG is to inform Army HQ and the MOD on the thoughts and views of industry and academia in order to assist them in meeting their objectives and obligations regarding the development of a cohesive approach to Sustainable Technology and Implications for Land Capability (STIL Cap). The information in this document is supported by the Terms of Reference. For more information, please see the IAG Terms of Reference. 2. Features of the Group 2.1. Appointment Members of the IAG will be selected from organisations that have successfully submitted an application form (link to application form) and meet the necessary membership criteria. These members will be selected by Army HQ with the support of the UK Defence Solutions Centre. Organisations will be selected so that a wide range of knowledge and experience is represented. Members will be expected to keep all discussions and proceedings confidential, therefore individuals will be required to sign a UKDSC Non-Disclosure Agreement once selected and before joining the group, in order to allow open and constructive discussions. The IAG will be acting in the interests of the United Kingdom, and therefore any member organisations must be willing to do the same. 2.2. Rules of engagement and operation of the group The meetings of the IAG will initially be convened by the UKDSC. The IAG will act at the request of Army HQ and will be bound by the Terms of Reference. The group will convene on scheduled periods (approximately every quarter) or by invitation from Army HQ. Meetings will be hosted by the UKDSC, who will provide secretariat services. Members should attend meetings and actively contribute to group discussions. Invitations are specific to individuals or a named deputy who may stand-in in the event of sickness, holiday, etc. However, for continuity, it is expected that the primary named contact will attend. There will be no remuneration for services offered. 2.3. Transparency The membership of the IAG, the dates and times of the IAG meetings, their agendas and summary of discussions will be made available by Army HQ unless it is necessary to keep this information confidential. 3. Selection Procedure All applications will be assessed against the selection criteria stated in this document and in the Terms of Reference (Link to the TOR's). During the selection procedure, a balanced representation of views and expertise from different areas of industry and different backgrounds will be sought to provide a high level of expertise relevant to the IAG areas of interest. Please see attached documentation for further information.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b453ec3a-370c-4bf6-bf57-ba912597812d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Procedure type not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Jul 2021 - 14 Jul 2022 6-12 months
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
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
land.iag@ukdsc.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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