Award

Mediation Services for Armed Forces Personnel & MOD Civilian Staff

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Nov 2022 at 15:41

Tender

12 Jul 2022 at 11:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for "Mediation Services for Armed Forces Personnel & MOD Civilian Staff" to Conflict Management Plus. The contract involves the provision of workplace mediation, conflict resolution services, and training of in-house mediators on a call-off basis. The procurement method was selective, using a restricted procedure to ensure competitiveness and value for money. The contract value is £1,000,000 GBP, and the contract was signed on November 9, 2022. This opportunity was designed to support fair and open competition, benefiting both the MOD and SMEs with the necessary skills and capacity.

The tender, with the title "Mediation Services for Armed Forces Personnel & Civil Servants", presents business growth opportunities for companies specializing in arbitration and conciliation services. The contract involves mediation services and training of mediators, creating opportunities for businesses experienced in conflict resolution. The Ministry of Defence has outlined clear submission terms and deadlines, with the tender period ending on July 26, 2022. Businesses that can provide high-quality mediation services and have experience in the defence industry would be well-suited to compete in this restricted procedure procurement process.

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Notice Title

Mediation Services for Armed Forces Personnel & MOD Civilian Staff

Notice Description

The new MOD mediation service will consist of the following elements on a call-off basis: Provision of workplace mediation and conflict resolution service; Training of new in-house mediators; and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for existing in-house mediators. The contract will be available both the MOD and other Government Departments that have MOD personnel collocated with them.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Mediation Services and Training

Renewal: Potential 2 12 month renewals

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-035102
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032235-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79422000 - Arbitration and conciliation services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Nov 20223 years ago
Contract Period
18 Nov 2022 - 18 Nov 2024 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Jonathan McNiven
Contact Email
jonathan.mcniven101@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONFLICT MANAGEMENT PLUS

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