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Recruitment of a HOLMES Strategic Advisor and Manager Contract Award

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Sep 2024 at 09:41

Tender

22 Jul 2024 at 15:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, headquartered in Glasgow, UK, recently completed the procurement process for the recruitment of a HOLMES Strategic Advisor and Manager. This procurement, which falls under the industry category of General Management Consultancy Services, culminated on 20th September 2024 with a contract awarded to AC Doyle Ltd. The selective procurement method followed a restricted procedure due to urgent need, resulting in a contract valued at £66,000. Key tasks for the awarded contractor include establishing and developing the HOLMES account for major inquiries, coordinating outputs, and providing training and coaching within the incident room, all requiring developed vetting.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in management consultancy, especially those with expertise in handling sensitive material and experience with the Home Office Large Major Enquiry System. SMEs like AC Doyle Ltd, who have successfully secured this contract, demonstrate that smaller enterprises with niche skills are well-suited to compete. The Ministry of Defence tends to favour contractors who can meet stringent security and experience requirements, making this an ideal opportunity for businesses capable of delivering highly specialised services.

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Notice Title

Recruitment of a HOLMES Strategic Advisor and Manager Contract Award

Notice Description

A HOLMES Manager HOLMES Manager - College of Policing who can establish and develop the HOLMES account for a major inquiry with multiply linked offences and offenders. Coordinate output, train and coach many of the other positions within the incident room. The individual must be trained for the position and have recent relevant experience of managing a large enquiry on HOLMES preferable handling sensitive material. Developed Vetting (DV) will be required, if not already held.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A HOLMES Manager HOLMES Manager - College of Policing who can establish and develop the HOLMES account for a major inquiry with multiply linked offences and offenders. Coordinate output, train and coach many of the other positions within the incident room. The individual must be trained for the position and have recent relevant experience of managing a large enquiry on HOLMES preferable handling sensitive material. Developed Vetting (DV) will be required, if not already held.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-048371
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030117-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£66,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
Not specified
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

AC DOYLE

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