---
title: "Strategic Assistance for Defence Reform"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5665e1e2-b778-4080-a09b-89984ba5c7dc"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5665e1e2-b778-4080-a09b-89984ba5c7dc"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5665e1e2-b778-4080-a09b-89984ba5c7dc.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5665e1e2-b778-4080-a09b-89984ba5c7dc.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2025-04-11"
---

# Strategic Assistance for Defence Reform

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5665e1e2-b778-4080-a09b-89984ba5c7dc

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5665e1e2-b778-4080-a09b-89984ba5c7dc)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5665e1e2-b778-4080-a09b-89984ba5c7dc.json)

## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract titled "Strategic Assistance for Defence Reform" in the industry category of Business analysis consultancy services (CPV: 72221000). The procurement process, conducted through a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, included strategic advice and various support services related to the organisational model design and change management. The contract, valued at £2,340,000, started on 20th February 2025 and ended on 31st March 2025. This award marks the completion of the procurement stage and highlights the Ministry's commitment to defence reform with services being delivered within the United Kingdom.

This tender creates significant opportunities for firms experienced in providing strategic consultancy and change management services, particularly those that can handle large-scale transformations within government or defence sectors. While the Ministry of Defence opted for Bain & Company Inc. United Kingdom, businesses with a strong track record in delivering complex consultancy projects and those capable of integrating within a framework agreement would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. This contract demonstrates a lucrative market for high-value consultative services within the public sector.

## Notice

Op Model design via Design Authority * Support development of end-state structures across three areas to Level 2 (i.e. direct reports to PUS, CDS, NAD), Level 3 for MSHQ * Support finalisation of L1 accountabilities for PUS, CDS, NAD and interfaces with CDN * Support agreement of interim structures across three areas to Level 2, Level 3 for MSHQ based on validated scale of change * Support agreement of interim governance and management systems across three areas * Support stand up of interim L2 structures across three areas for April 1st cut over * Support outline business case (implementation plan, strategic rationale, risk evaluation) Support PMO * Support re-set of PMO/DA alignment and programme cadence * Support change management * Support development of long-term implementation * Support change management Strategic advice * Provide strategic advice and support of the above to the SRO of Defence Reform

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9eaee53d-8987-405a-a80e-25f888a6522a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,340,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,340,000 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2HB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BAIN & COMPANY INC. UNITED KINGDOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Apr 2025 at 16:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9eaee53d-8987-405a-a80e-25f888a6522a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9eaee53d-8987-405a-a80e-25f888a6522a
  11th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5665e1e2-b778-4080-a09b-89984ba5c7dc. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5665e1e2-b778-4080-a09b-89984ba5c7dc.json.