--- title: "Provision of EA to conduct Preferred Choice & Analytics" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-30dcb164-f340-4d7e-bd94-faa66b96d813" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-30dcb164-f340-4d7e-bd94-faa66b96d813" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-30dcb164-f340-4d7e-bd94-faa66b96d813.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-30dcb164-f340-4d7e-bd94-faa66b96d813.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, HOCS" published: "2017-08-04" --- # Provision of EA to conduct Preferred Choice & Analytics Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, HOCS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-30dcb164-f340-4d7e-bd94-faa66b96d813 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-30dcb164-f340-4d7e-bd94-faa66b96d813) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-30dcb164-f340-4d7e-bd94-faa66b96d813.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, C&C, HOCS is seeking to conduct a tender for the "Provision of EA to conduct Preferred Choice & Analytics". This process falls under the category of business and management consultancy services, taking place in Glasgow, United Kingdom. The tender is currently active, with the deadline for submissions set for 31st January 2017. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 27th February 2017 and conclude on 11th January 2018. This procurement is initiated to address the Armed Forces People Programme's requirements regarding personnel recruitment and retention strategies. This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in strategic workforce planning and analytics, particularly those experienced in the public sector or the armed forces. Businesses capable of navigating complex operational environments and delivering effective management solutions would find this contract well-suited to their expertise. Additionally, organisations with a background in conducting surveys and analyses related to employee preferences and engagement strategies would also be well-positioned to compete for this contract. ## Notice Modification Notice Original description: The Armed Forces People Programme (AFPP) requires "stated preference" modelling to understand the likely impact on recruiting & retention of Service (military) personnel of a no. of options for a new package of financial & non-financial rewards (the "New Offer"), & of new contract terms that will allow Service Personnel to work part-time or to limit their liability to be moved around the country or overseas. Background The UK's 2015 Strategic Defence & Security Review (SDSR) undertook to "enable our AF to work more flexibly, reflecting the realities of modern life" (para 4.53), & to "develop a new AF offer for new joiners" (para 4.54). The AFPP's mission is to deliver the commitments made in SDSR. Its vision is to create "a modern &inclusive AF which attracts, retains & values its people, in order to enhance operational capability, offering choice as to how they live & work providing a comprehensive & sustainable reward package that recognises commitments & service" Description of the modifications Due to the additional requirement for FES Study and the survey being conducted during Purdah revised delivery approaches were provided to Authority and "Sequential" delivery approach was selected which would meet timelines available and minimise the risks involved. This agreed option required additional resource & increased value and slight extension to contract end date. Description of the circumstances which rendered the modification necessary and explanation of the unforeseen nature of these circumstances: Due to unforeseen and the short notice call for election and impact of this on the surveys delay due to Purdah, the Authority & contractor were required to agree a new delivery approach to enable timelines to be met. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Glasgow: Business and management consultancy and related services.'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27ed1b45-96bc-46c6-ae97-76a2e2da6c8e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Aug 2017 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 27 Feb 2017 - 11 Jan 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, HOCS | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G2 8EX | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow North | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services ## Release History - 4 Aug 2017 at 11:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27ed1b45-96bc-46c6-ae97-76a2e2da6c8e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27ed1b45-96bc-46c6-ae97-76a2e2da6c8e 4th August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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