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OME Safety Review Panel OSRP Review FY22/23-FY23/24 and Training Package Update

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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24 Oct 2022 at 15:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract to Frazer-Nash Consultancy Ltd for the provision of Specialist Support for OME Safety Review Panels and an Online Training uplift in line with Certification. The contract is for 18 months, with the option to extend for an additional year. The procurement method used was a limited procedure, negotiated without publication of a contract notice. The contract value is £6,652,884.78 GBP, signed on October 24, 2022. The Ministry of Defence is located in Bristol, United Kingdom and operates within the Defence industry.

This tender opportunity is tailored for businesses with extensive experience in OME Safety Review Panels and Defence assurance. Businesses with specific knowledge in OSRP processes, MoD regulations compliance, and safety implications are well-suited to compete. Frazer-Nash Consultancy Ltd was the selected supplier due to their unique expertise in this field. This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in safety consultancy services within the Defence sector to grow their capabilities and reputation.

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Notice Title

OME Safety Review Panel OSRP Review FY22/23-FY23/24 and Training Package Update

Notice Description

DE&S requires a robust Independent Review Body (IRB) for inherent OME safety as a component of the MOD's assurance regime. This requires assurance of inherent OME safety which shall be provided through the independent peer review of documentary evidence undertaken by an OSRP (OME Safety Review Panels).

Procurement Information

Defence Equipment and Support, Weapons Engineering Pillar (Eng Pillar), part of the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to award a 18-month contract, with the option to extend 1 additional year, to Frazer-Nash Consultancy Ltd (FNC Ltd) for the provision of Specialist Support for OME Safety Review Panels (OSRP) and an Online Training uplift in line with Certification. The Contract is to be placed with FNC Ltd as they are the only supplier with the pre-requisite knowledge, experience and delegated Authority to conduct an OSRP Panel on behalf of the Eng Pillar. The Contractor is required to have the following specific knowledge: i. Extensive experience in the OSRP Process and its application for wider Defence assurance and articulation of limitations and Provisions. ii. Recent experience in conducting OSRP including sufficient Chairs Letters of Delegation (LODs). iii. Extensive knowledge of MoD DSA 03.OME Part 1 Chapter 13. iv. Ability to access compliance with DSA 02.OME to comply with the Defence Ordnance Safety Regulator Regulations. v. Capability to maintain and develop the existing OSRP training Version 1.1. vi. Extensive knowledge of the technical and safety implications of conducting an OSRP panel. It is considered that the Contract can be placed using the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice pursuant to Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 for technical reasons.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-037bba
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029961-2022
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79417000 - Safety consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£6,652,884 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Oct 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRAZER-NASH CONSULTANCY

Further Information

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