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title: "FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY - External Assistance to the Next Generation Assurance Partnership (NGAP) Contract"
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# FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY - External Assistance to the Next Generation Assurance Partnership (NGAP) Contract

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-46f9c2fc-cd47-418f-ad1a-f2e628d574f2

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has concluded a public procurement process for external assistance to the Next Generation Assurance Partnership (NGAP) Contract under the category of business services including law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The contract, valued at £16,993,750, will be executed in London, United Kingdom. It commenced on 1st April 2025 and is scheduled to end on 31st March 2028. The procurement was completed through a selective process, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the tender was finalised with an award to KPMG LLP on 10th February 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, especially large consultancy firms and SMEs, to provide specialised business services in law, marketing, consulting, and security domains. The selective procurement method ensures that qualified entities with relevant expertise and experience can participate, fostering competitive growth and innovation. SMEs are particularly encouraged to engage, creating potential growth and collaboration opportunities within the public defence sector.

## Notice

External Assistance to the Next Generation Assurance Partnership (NGAP) Contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82d992d6-0435-4c8d-a511-28f6870b6b64 |
| 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 | 13 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,993,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,993,750 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KPMG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2025 at 08:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82d992d6-0435-4c8d-a511-28f6870b6b64

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82d992d6-0435-4c8d-a511-28f6870b6b64
  13th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9ab2e826-7a81-44ab-bb40-c2d34ec38b87
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dd95b404-0fea-4e20-8610-0d7a8193efaa
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/173144bb-6ef3-4b26-86c0-2e197a985989
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/171fcb84-964a-4178-8bc3-a3433dcaa162
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## Provenance

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