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title: "CF AWARD - Provision of External Assistance for Future Maritime Support Programme (FMSP)"
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# CF AWARD - Provision of External Assistance for Future Maritime Support Programme (FMSP)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0739d16f-1915-4eb1-bc1b-f5e2acf50a53

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of External Assistance for Future Maritime Support Programme (FMSP)" is managed by the Ministry of Defence, located in Portsmouth, England. This contract, which falls under the category of business development consultancy services, has a total value of £246,875. The procurement method used is selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement under the CCS framework RM6008. The tender period ended on 22nd July 2021, and the contract is set to commence on 1st September 2021, concluding on 19th January 2022.

This opportunity can significantly benefit small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the consultancy sector, particularly those with expertise in maritime operations and support. Companies who are already part of the CCS framework are ideally positioned to compete for this contract. Given the focus on business development consultancy services, firms specialised in strategic planning, operational efficiency, and logistical support will find a good fit with the requirements of this tender.

## Notice

Call off CCS framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73a77ea9-a2ef-4060-b15e-9bd62145c6fb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 19 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £246,875 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £246,875 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO2 8BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Nelson |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth North |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PA CONSULTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Aug 2021 at 15:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73a77ea9-a2ef-4060-b15e-9bd62145c6fb
- 24 Jun 2021 at 16:04 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e731457a-49e2-48c3-827e-eb17a51a1112
- 22 Jun 2021 at 11:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e731457a-49e2-48c3-827e-eb17a51a1112

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73a77ea9-a2ef-4060-b15e-9bd62145c6fb
  18th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e731457a-49e2-48c3-827e-eb17a51a1112
  24th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/84705fea-b798-47e8-8568-2cb2abf00d51
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7e91f1cf-8f53-4a48-8d86-89135111476f
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/41f191cc-6b92-4233-a5ce-441524726d8c
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/137a9649-ea0f-450d-bc31-db9e85df5b48
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