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title: "Support to the Armed Forces Reward and Incentivisation Review (AFRIR)"
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# Support to the Armed Forces Reward and Incentivisation Review (AFRIR)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-79a82c98-7752-4799-9102-8ef1d41eb55b

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is initiating a procurement process for the "Support to the Armed Forces Reward and Incentivisation Review (AFRIR)", with a planned start in March 2022 and concluding by September 2023. This external assistance contract, valued at up to £3 million, is aligned with the Defence Command Paper commitment and aims to enhance capability within the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory and Analysis Directorate. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, and potential suppliers are advised to submit their expressions of interest through the Defence Sourcing Portal by completing the required Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in business and management consultancy, particularly those with expertise in conceptual development, strategic simulation, cost modelling, and technologically enabled project management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the ministry seeks to leverage diverse expertise to support the armed forces review effectively. Firms that can provide innovative solutions and strategic insights will be well-placed to compete for this contract, contributing to their business growth while supporting a critical governmental initiative.

## Notice

A call-off contract for External Assistance worth up to PS3M is required to support the Armed Forces Reward and Incentivisation Review (AFRIR). Expertise is required in the following four areas: conceptual development; strategic simulation; cost modelling; and technologically enabled implementation management. The Review, which is a Defence Command Paper commitment, will begin in January 2022 and is expected to conclude by Spring 2023. External Assistance will complement expertise and capability in the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) and the Analysis Directorate - our delivery partners inside Defence. Additional information: Interested parties must complete the PQQ 701780450 on the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP). No other methods of Expressions of Interest are acceptable.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7142f241-08ba-4738-9d5e-60241abd3980 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 9 Nov 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2022 - 29 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 21 Dec 2021 at 15:23 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7142f241-08ba-4738-9d5e-60241abd3980
- 21 Dec 2021 at 15:16 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7142f241-08ba-4738-9d5e-60241abd3980

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7142f241-08ba-4738-9d5e-60241abd3980
  21st December 2021 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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