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title: "NSIGN001-02C - CSF Lot 2 - Work Package 3 - Commercial by Design (Apr 2024 - Dec 2028)"
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# NSIGN001-02C - CSF Lot 2 - Work Package 3 - Commercial by Design (Apr 2024 - Dec 2028)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f2917f26-59cd-48f4-9bf1-be1e9145ef21

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the "NSIGN001-02C - CSF Lot 2 - Work Package 3 - Commercial by Design" project. The procurement process involves providing expertise in developing alternative commercial models for the NSIGN Programme, focusing on market analysis, procurement and commercial strategy, incentivisation models, and more. The contract value is £5,000,000 GBP, and the contract period is from January 23, 2024, to December 29, 2028. The procurement stage is complete, and the tender period ended on November 3, 2023.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses experienced in developing and proposing alternative commercial models. Companies providing services related to repair and maintenance of warships, shipping operations, and technical analysis or consultancy services are well-suited to compete. The Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, England, is the buying organization. The procurement method used is an open procedure (above threshold), and the industry category is services. Interested businesses should focus on expertise in developing commercial strategies and offering innovative solutions within the defined contract period and value framework.

## Notice

Work Package 3: Commercial by Design (Contract Ref: NSIGN/001-02C) Given the ambitions for the NSIGN Programme and its desire to seek a more commercial and global approach, the Authority is seeking new ideas with potential different contracting, incentivising methods and practices that can be tested and applied for the NSIGN Programme. The objective of this work package is to provide experienced expertise in developing/proposing alternative commercial models through the full procurement cycle. Typical tasks include market analysis, procurement and commercial strategy, case studies, incentivisation models, social value, advice on PQQ/ITT writing and evaluation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8642a95-220c-4d74-96cc-0b07a0fd7e46 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 23 Jan 2024 - 29 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,000,000 |
| 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 | 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 | 3 |
| Supplier names | DELOITTE; KPMG; PA CONSULTING SERVICES |

## 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

- 9 Jul 2024 at 12:19 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8642a95-220c-4d74-96cc-0b07a0fd7e46
- 9 Jul 2024 at 12:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8642a95-220c-4d74-96cc-0b07a0fd7e46

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8642a95-220c-4d74-96cc-0b07a0fd7e46
  9th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8356660a-d688-4715-bdfb-f0f0c3090b32
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a32e88de-32e5-4917-834a-bef75a14d9f5
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/360d0427-51cd-43b8-9e11-51e319676bff
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8dec53a0-6255-484d-9058-cd0535869812
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7cfb6bae-2216-41a8-8a21-74601b6ca5d7
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