--- title: "Pre-Qualifying Questionnaire for Finance Support Delivery Partner" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dfbf0de6-189a-4488-81dc-99695d35c2c6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dfbf0de6-189a-4488-81dc-99695d35c2c6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dfbf0de6-189a-4488-81dc-99695d35c2c6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dfbf0de6-189a-4488-81dc-99695d35c2c6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2021-08-23" --- # Pre-Qualifying Questionnaire for Finance Support Delivery Partner Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dfbf0de6-189a-4488-81dc-99695d35c2c6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dfbf0de6-189a-4488-81dc-99695d35c2c6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dfbf0de6-189a-4488-81dc-99695d35c2c6.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is conducting a procurement process for the appointment of a Finance Support Delivery Partner, under the title "Pre-Qualifying Questionnaire for Finance Support Delivery Partner." This project falls under the services industry category, specifically focused on accounting and auditing services. Located in the South West region of the United Kingdom, the tender is currently recorded as complete, with an indicative contract value of £15,000,000. The tender period ended on 11th September 2020 and the subsequent contract period commenced on 1st October 2020, lasting until 30th September 2022. The procurement method used is selective, following a restricted procedure that exceeds threshold limits. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in accounting and auditing services, allowing them to expand their market reach by collaborating with the Ministry of Defence. Businesses that have capabilities in financial consulting, compliance auditing, and related services will be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging with robust procurement processes and demonstrating value in delivering financial solutions could lead to sustained partnerships in a substantial government contract environment. ## Notice The Authority, led by the UK MOD's Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) and Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) is notifying the market of a procurement to appoint a Finance Support Delivery Partner. A Pre-Qualifying Questionnaire (PQQ) was issued on Defence Contracts Online on 12th August 2020 at 6pm with a close date of 11th September 2020 at 12pm. Please see the details below to register interest and respond to the PQQ. The contract value stated in this notice is currently indicative and non-committal. Advertising Regime OJEU:- This contract opportunity is published in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU),the MoD Defence Contracts Bulletin and www.contracts.mod.uk Suppliers must read through this set of instructions and follow the process to respond to this opportunity. The information and/or documents for this opportunity are available on http://www.contracts.mod.uk. You must register on this site to respond, if you are already registered you will not need to register again, simply use your existing username and password. Please note there is a password reminder link on the homepage. Suppliers must log in, go to your Response Manager and add the following Access Code: R5XBRS9SUP. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e2148c7-8128-45b8-8f56-4526e8abbe9a | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Aug 2021 | | Submission deadline | 15 Sep 2020 | | Future notice date | 11 Sep 2020 | | Award date | 2 Aug 2021 | | Contract period | 2 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £15,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £5,549,400 | | 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 | 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) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | GRANT THORNTON | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services ## Release History - 23 Aug 2021 at 10:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e2148c7-8128-45b8-8f56-4526e8abbe9a - 18 Aug 2020 at 15:27 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fb69db1-1d9f-41c3-a538-4f1f9d56c11c - 13 Aug 2020 at 15:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fb69db1-1d9f-41c3-a538-4f1f9d56c11c - 13 Aug 2020 at 15:05 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0676ece0-41c4-48e1-bd28-71b63052bab3 - 13 Aug 2020 at 15:01 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0676ece0-41c4-48e1-bd28-71b63052bab3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e2148c7-8128-45b8-8f56-4526e8abbe9a 23rd August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fb69db1-1d9f-41c3-a538-4f1f9d56c11c 18th August 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0676ece0-41c4-48e1-bd28-71b63052bab3 13th August 2020 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/51fcdbbb-2121-4e56-ba41-f1bff27caeb5 ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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