--- title: "External Support for DARA" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8b5b759f-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8b5b759f-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8b5b759f-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8b5b759f-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2016-11-18" --- # External Support for DARA Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8b5b759f-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8b5b759f-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8b5b759f-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is seeking external support through a tender titled "External Support for DARA" in the technical services industry sector. This procurement process, currently in the active stage, has a minimum value of £8,900,000 and a total value of £15,000,000. The contract period is set to commence from 7th October 2015 and will run until 6th October 2018. The tender submission deadline was on 30th July 2015, and services will primarily be conducted in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method adopted is selective, following a restricted procedure. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in risk management, internal control frameworks, and fraud risk assessments. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in developing robust control and risk management strategies are especially well-suited to compete. The involvement in such high-value contracts may further enhance their credibility and open doors to future collaborations with governmental bodies and other large organisations. ## Notice The MOD Director Audit, Risk and Assurance has a requirement for external support in the following areas: Internal Control and Assurance Frameworks: External support is required to develop control frameworks covering all functional areas (key areas are: finance, commercial, civilian and military personnel, logistics, acquisition, security and business resilience) and business units (Army, Navy, Air, JFC, DIO, HOCS and DE&S). The development of control frameworks will include assessment of key risks, design of controls and assurance strategies for controls. It is envisaged that the external support provider will assess the control design effectiveness and based on their experience offer a view on best practice controls. Assistance will include the implementation of the control frameworks in the organisation units and implementation of assurance strategies. 2.Enterprise Risk Management Framework: External support is required in implement a common risk framework through out the organisation. This requires working with senior management in the identification and assessment of risks and devising appropriate risk management strategies. Further, support is required to embed risk management in business operations and to improve the quality of risk information including the development of MOD wide risk landscape. Assistance may also be sought in the selection and implementation of a risk software tool. Fraud: External support is required in undertaking in fraud risk assessments, development of data and investigations. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27cddaff-a18b-40ca-a98f-e96f8d3650b8 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 | | Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2015 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Oct 2015 - 6 Oct 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £15,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | 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 - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71356000 - Technical services ## Release History - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27cddaff-a18b-40ca-a98f-e96f8d3650b8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27cddaff-a18b-40ca-a98f-e96f8d3650b8 1st July 2015 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/36d49f7c-d233-4e59-9064-7a25bd3610dc HOCS1a/00009 - ITT_v1 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bf3e3097-3908-4bd3-83a3-3b6cef656539 Hocs1a/00009 -PQQ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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