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External Support: Risk, Internal Control & Assurance Functions for DARA

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence seeking external support for risk management and internal control across various functional areas. The tender, titled "External Support: Risk, Internal Control & Assurance Functions for DARA," was classified under technical services with a total value of £9 million. The contract period commenced on 9th November 2015 and will continue until 8th November 2018, with the procurement having utilised a selective approach under a restricted procedure. Located in London, the tender's application period concluded on 9th November 2015.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in risk management, internal controls, and assurance functions. Firms that have expertise in developing frameworks and strategies for enterprise risk management, as well as those experienced in fraud risk assessments, would be well-suited to participate. Given the scale of the contract and duration, this opportunity could lead to substantial business growth, especially for companies adept at delivering complex services to large public sector organisations like the Ministry of Defence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Support: Risk, Internal Control & Assurance Functions for DARA

Notice Description

The MoD Director Audit, Risk and Assurance had a requirement for external support in the following areas: 1. Internal Control and Assurance Frameworks: External support is required to develop control frameworks covering all functional areas (key areas were: finance, commercial, civilian and military personnel, logistics, acquisition, security and business resilience) and business units (Army, Navy, Air, JFC, DIO, HOCS and DE&S). The development of control frameworks will include assessment of key risks, design of controls and assurance strategies for controls. It was envisaged that the external support provider will assess the control design effectiveness and based on their experience offer a view on best practice controls. Assistance will include the implementation of the control frameworks in the organisation units and implementation of assurance strategies. 2. Enterprise Risk Management Framework: External support is required to implement a common risk framework throughout the organisation. This requires working with senior management in the identification and assessment of risks and devising appropriate risk management strategies. Further, support is required to embed risk management in business operations and to improve the quality of risk information including the development of MoD wide risk landscape. Assistance may also be sought in the selection and implementation of a risk software tool. 3. Fraud: External support is required in undertaking in fraud risk assessments, development of data and investigations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ff785b5f-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22e74168-9b22-4664-a4ef-feda87bed1a3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71356000 - Technical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Nov 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Nov 201510 years ago
Contract Period
9 Nov 2015 - 8 Nov 2018 3-4 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPER (PWC

Further Information

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