--- title: "RFI - NSIGN/001-04 - Client Support Framework (CSF) - Lot 4 Challenge/Disruptor" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bd5b9498-9d5d-45bb-8bf4-6ada7b6c5a61" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bd5b9498-9d5d-45bb-8bf4-6ada7b6c5a61" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bd5b9498-9d5d-45bb-8bf4-6ada7b6c5a61.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bd5b9498-9d5d-45bb-8bf4-6ada7b6c5a61.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2023-08-25" --- # RFI - NSIGN/001-04 - Client Support Framework (CSF) - Lot 4 Challenge/Disruptor Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bd5b9498-9d5d-45bb-8bf4-6ada7b6c5a61 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bd5b9498-9d5d-45bb-8bf4-6ada7b6c5a61) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bd5b9498-9d5d-45bb-8bf4-6ada7b6c5a61.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is planning a Request for Information (RFI) for the NSIGN Client Support Framework - Lot 4 Challenge/Disruptor. The procurement stage is in the planning phase, with an engagement end date set for September 8, 2023. This opportunity falls under the industry category of Repair and maintenance services of warships, with additional classifications including Shipping operations and Technical analysis or consultancy services. The procurement aims to provide access to Suitably Qualified and Experienced Personnel (SQEP) for tasks supporting the NSIGN Programme. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses experienced in challenge/disruptor functions within the commercial ship support sector. The Ministry of Defence seeks providers who can drive innovation and positive change across a complex programme. Businesses capable of challenging day-to-day processes, bringing new thinking, and providing innovative ideas are encouraged to participate. Suitable businesses should aim to increase efficiency, value for money, and improvements based on industry best practices, thus contributing to the development of enduring support solutions across the NSIGN programme. ## Notice This RFI is for NSIGN Client Support Framework - Lot 4 (Challenge/Disruptor) The Authority's intention is to award the contract by 4th Quarter of 2023 (calendar year). The Naval Support Integrated Global Network (NSIGN) programme is the successor to the Future Maritime Support Programme (FMSP). The NSIGN Client Support Framework will provide access to Suitably Qualified and Experienced Personnel (SQEP) with the required expert skills and industrial knowledge to undertake tasks in support of the Programme. The Authority is seeking people/organisations with proven expertise and experience as a challenge/disruptor function. A capable provider will challenge the status quo, bring new thinking, drive innovation and positive change across a complex programme. The Authority requires industry support to challenge day-to-day processes, ways of working and the NSIGN Programme vision and objectives. This includes the provision of innovative ideas to increase efficiency, value for money and improvements to output based on best practice within the commercial ship support sector. This Challenge/Disruptor will promote and provide original thinking to help develop optimum and enduring support solutions across the NSIGN programme. See Opportunity Listing for further details and how to submit a response. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f18a99c-5b33-404b-beb6-2c4a8287a50d | | Notice type | Market Engagement 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 | 25 Aug 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 8 Sep 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS34 8JH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire | | Local authority | South Gloucestershire | | Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick | | Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 50640000 - Repair and maintenance services of warships - 60640000 - Shipping operations - 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services ## Release History - 25 Aug 2023 at 14:01 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f18a99c-5b33-404b-beb6-2c4a8287a50d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f18a99c-5b33-404b-beb6-2c4a8287a50d 25th August 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=56910 See Opportunity Listing in link for further details and how to respond. ## 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-bd5b9498-9d5d-45bb-8bf4-6ada7b6c5a61. 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