--- title: "Military Advice Services Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-28e6a9fb-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-28e6a9fb-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-28e6a9fb-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-28e6a9fb-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SINGLE SOURCE REGULATIONS OFFICE" published: "2016-12-15" --- # Military Advice Services Framework Buyer: SINGLE SOURCE REGULATIONS OFFICE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-28e6a9fb-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-28e6a9fb-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-28e6a9fb-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The SINGLE SOURCE REGULATIONS OFFICE, based in London, has completed a procurement process for the "Military Advice Services Framework," classified under "Administration, defence and social security services." This tender, initiated on 12th September 2016, involved the provision of strategic military advice, requiring in-depth expertise in the defence industry. The procurement method was an open procedure, and the tender period closed on 26th September 2016. The contract is effective from 20th October 2016 until 19th April 2018, with an awarded contract value of £80,000. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in military consultancy and defence-related services. Companies with a strong foundation in qualitative and quantitative analysis within the defence sector, particularly those with experience in procurement risk assessment and military equipment knowledge, would be well-positioned to compete. Furthermore, this opportunity is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that possess the requisite expertise and can demonstrate their capability to provide strategic insights in military contexts. ## Notice Advice and analysis in relation to the subject matter of contracts to which the Defence Reform Act 2014 applies. Military advice services will include providing strategic advice and analysis on military related topics. These services will require significant knowledge of the defence industry, both in the UK and worldwide. Areas of support and advice required may include but are not restricted to: a) Qualitative analysis capabilities including experience to assist in understanding procurement and manufacture, such as: i) technical understanding on what is being procured and the associated risks; ii) operational knowledge of aspects of the Front Line Commands and the MOD and the uses of the equipment in question; iii) practical application of military knowledge in weapons and equipment; and iv) understanding of the manufacture methods of specific equipment types. b) Quantitative analysis of risk in a defence industry context, including its application to the cost risk adjustment as part of the SSRO's profit rate methodology. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/539a3a8e-03a0-4a43-8d06-3ab16b4c8a57 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Dec 2016 | | Submission deadline | 26 Sep 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 23 Oct 2016 | | Contract period | 7 Dec 2016 - 6 Jun 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £80,000 | | 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 | SINGLE SOURCE REGULATIONS OFFICE | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Central London | | Postcode | EC4A 1AB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | City of London | | Electoral ward | Farringdon Without | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | RED SCIENTIFIC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services ## Release History - 15 Dec 2016 at 13:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/539a3a8e-03a0-4a43-8d06-3ab16b4c8a57 - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3487179c-af80-4dd0-b040-e170e4bc6782 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/539a3a8e-03a0-4a43-8d06-3ab16b4c8a57 15th December 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3487179c-af80-4dd0-b040-e170e4bc6782 12th September 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f3f01b66-3685-4616-9ced-3a5af7aa1f50 Statement of conduct - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0a104f67-ac67-4d8b-9baa-7da027c43b7c Invitation to Tender - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/812be99d-f638-4a59-b1e9-e2071db5b440 Price schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/daa70e9a-aad9-431a-b65d-082aa7d7207f Brief - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d71e2b78-6708-4c9a-854a-b05415db912f Terms and conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b80db1c1-b76f-4757-b07a-472cff32af64 Clarifications - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/295f46bc-d7b5-4dfa-aaec-128304d073b8 Form of tender - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5414d85d-a292-4b6f-a6ae-34a59d67557d Response - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b8a4d0f2-c201-4ef8-950f-33ff39caae2b Statement of conduct - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ab508bad-b1d0-4d8b-954e-8153d34ef94e Invitation to Tender - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b5413d78-e7a5-4113-aa94-5124bd6220b8 Price schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/59815203-5c3b-4bd1-b070-84870884b242 Brief - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ccc370a7-73dc-429e-b473-28d8d332838c Terms and conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c65796aa-8429-49e1-b041-0e0f8ee26c1e Clarifications - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8cc3d3e7-f1d0-451d-ae13-4dbc3eaef575 Form of tender - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a690d3ae-c448-4b41-86ea-927657645be0 Response ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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