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title: "PROVISION OF MINE HUNTING CAPABILITY (MHC) TEMPORARY PROGRAMME MANAGER"
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# PROVISION OF MINE HUNTING CAPABILITY (MHC) TEMPORARY PROGRAMME MANAGER

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-41b11991-5753-4a85-aefb-d87ca30be525

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence seeking a Programme Manager for urgent support on the provision of mine hunting capability (MHC). The contract, valued at £208,000, is classified under project management consultancy services and was awarded on 21st July 2020. The contract period extends from 22nd July 2020 to 31st March 2021, with the tender period concluding on 20th July 2020. The procurement was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, with delivery required at the address located in Portsmouth, England.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in project management consultancy, particularly those with experience in defence projects. Smaller suppliers, particularly SMEs, may find this opportunity advantageous as the procurement process is open to their participation. Businesses well-suited to compete would require expertise in programme management and a proven ability to deliver complex programmes swiftly and effectively, potentially allowing them to secure further contracts within the defence sector.

## Notice

Urgent support is required to ensure the pan-DLOD integrated plan for the Category A MHC Programme is managed in accordance with Defence and Government policy for programme and project management (PPM). A suitably qualified and experienced, dedicated Programme Manager (PM) is essential to increase capacity, and bring appropriate experience, to lead and manage the delivery of this complex programme at pace and with the focus required to deliver the MHC Capability up to a significant Investment Decision in Autumn 2020, through handover of SRO to Director Acquisition and to be ready in all respects for an IPA Gateway Zero Review, from 2021. Please see Call-off-Contract for further information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1c6b336-f5d9-4dbe-8bfe-56d45aec9085 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 21 Jul 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £208,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £208,000 |
| 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BMT DEFENCE AND SECURITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2020 at 13:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1c6b336-f5d9-4dbe-8bfe-56d45aec9085

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1c6b336-f5d9-4dbe-8bfe-56d45aec9085
  5th August 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b17373c4-0973-43d5-a746-a2570b488ded

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