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title: "Transparency Notice Only: Framework RM6008: Consultancy in Support of PFI Contract for the Defence Sixth Form College"
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# Transparency Notice Only: Framework RM6008: Consultancy in Support of PFI Contract for the Defence Sixth Form College

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6df03a04-a930-47ab-86d4-0ce973b254da

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is conducting a procurement process titled "Transparency Notice Only: Framework RM6008: Consultancy in Support of PFI Contract for the Defence Sixth Form College." This initiative falls within the systems and technical consultancy services industry and is based in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed is a selective call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract period spanning from 4 January 2021 to 30 September 2021. Notably, the tender process was initiated on 28 July 2021, indicating that key developments are currently underway.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for businesses specializing in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in stakeholder management, governance, and strategic implementation. Companies able to offer advice on contractual negotiations or tax implications may find themselves particularly well-suited to compete in this tender. As the contract seeks to support the termination of the Defence Sixth Form College's Private Finance Initiative and transition to a new Graduate Inflow Scheme, firms that can demonstrate a robust understanding of public sector contracting and innovative solutions are likely to stand out in this competitive process.

## Notice

1. There is a requirement that the Defence Academy (DefAc) conducts contractual negotiations with Minerva Education and Training Ltd (MET(L)) to terminate the Defence Sixth Form College (DSFC) Private Finance Initiative (PFI) in Q2 2021 when the final cohort of students complete their studies, in line with Secretary of State (SofS) direction. This is a component part of closing the Defence Technical Officer and Engineer Entry Scheme (DTOEES) and replacing it with the new Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Graduate Inflow Scheme (SGIS). This is an output based Contract and in line with Crown Commercial Services Framework policy, shall have a duration of no longer than 9 months. The Contractor must notify the Authority any elements of the work package that are at risk of delay due to Authority stakeholder not engaging, and must be raised at the first opportunity. Tasks include Implementation Strategy, Post-July 2021 Site Use Strategy, Support to negotiations, Tax advice, Stakeholder Management, Governance, Knowledge Transfer, Finalisation Process Through CCS Framework RM6008 Pricewaterhousecoopers LLP will undertake this activity. Initial contract was from 4 January 2021 to 31 March 2021 due to budgetary approvals only for financial year 20/21. Variation to agreement extending and uplifting the contract to 30 September 2021 for maximum 9 month term was awarded once financial approval for FY 21/22 was in place.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/379ae2f9-3eab-43b9-9b9b-74d501015373 |
| 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 | 28 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 8 Jan 2021 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £335,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £335,000 |
| 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 | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN6 8LA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Vale of White Horse |
| Electoral ward | Watchfield & Shrivenham |
| Westminster constituency | Witney |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2021 at 14:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/379ae2f9-3eab-43b9-9b9b-74d501015373

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/379ae2f9-3eab-43b9-9b9b-74d501015373
  28th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e11906ae-4ca1-4538-a9eb-e78798688102
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/91dc51e4-6002-4276-a80b-81784297c7e2
  Statement of Requirement
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/87b5b001-ed36-4796-89f9-9c9cf446af5c
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/f6e0a329-3d4c-48c3-b9cc-d63c36cbf27f
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/3bfcdbb3-ad86-4c04-b042-ea837b4a5e9a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/2755b24d-e5b0-43a8-be20-004c7b51d525

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