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title: "Provision of External Support for Portsmouth Naval Base (PNB) 2021 Operation Model Transition"
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# Provision of External Support for Portsmouth Naval Base (PNB) 2021 Operation Model Transition

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ea8aa56d-8897-466c-a3e7-9861b216fa50

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence, which has awarded a contract titled "Provision of External Support for Portsmouth Naval Base (PNB) 2021 Operation Model Transition" to PA Consulting Services Ltd. The contract falls within the industry category of Business and Management Consultancy Services, with a total value of £250,000. The procurement method used was selective, executed as a call-off from a framework agreement. The award was officially published on 6th January 2021, following the tender period that concluded on 18th December 2020. The contract is set to commence on 4th January 2021 and will run until 30th April 2021, with delivery addresses located in Portsmouth, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in business consultancy services eager to expand their operations within the defence sector. Companies that can offer strategic consultancy, operational management solutions, or expertise in transition processes will find this contract particularly suitable. With the Ministry of Defence being a key contracting authority, businesses that can demonstrate agility and a strong understanding of the defence environment will be well-positioned to compete for future contracts of this nature.

## Notice

This is a VOLUNTARY TRANSPARENCY NOTICE ONLY to advise of the decision to award a contract for the Provision of External Support for Portsmouth Naval Base (PNB) 2021 Operation Model Transition to PA Consulting Services Ltd in January 2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0c190eb-9d51-4e09-8c16-890eb5ac52fe |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 4 Jan 2021 - 30 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £250,000 |
| 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 | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO2 8BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Nelson |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PA CONSULTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2021 at 17:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0c190eb-9d51-4e09-8c16-890eb5ac52fe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0c190eb-9d51-4e09-8c16-890eb5ac52fe
  6th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/224115e0-47e8-4e95-91fa-b44db3fb8e86

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