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title: "External Support: Risk, Internal Control & Assurance Functions for DARA"
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# External Support: Risk, Internal Control & Assurance Functions for DARA

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ff785b5f-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence seeking external support for risk management and internal control across various functional areas. The tender, titled "External Support: Risk, Internal Control & Assurance Functions for DARA," was classified under technical services with a total value of £9 million. The contract period commenced on 9th November 2015 and will continue until 8th November 2018, with the procurement having utilised a selective approach under a restricted procedure. Located in London, the tender's application period concluded on 9th November 2015.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in risk management, internal controls, and assurance functions. Firms that have expertise in developing frameworks and strategies for enterprise risk management, as well as those experienced in fraud risk assessments, would be well-suited to participate. Given the scale of the contract and duration, this opportunity could lead to substantial business growth, especially for companies adept at delivering complex services to large public sector organisations like the Ministry of Defence.

## Notice

The MoD Director Audit, Risk and Assurance had a requirement for external support in the following areas: 1. Internal Control and Assurance Frameworks: External support is required to develop control frameworks covering all functional areas (key areas were: 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 was 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 to implement a common risk framework throughout 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. 3. 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/22e74168-9b22-4664-a4ef-feda87bed1a3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Nov 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Nov 2015 |
| Contract period | 9 Nov 2015 - 8 Nov 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £9,000,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPER (PWC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356000 - Technical services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22e74168-9b22-4664-a4ef-feda87bed1a3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22e74168-9b22-4664-a4ef-feda87bed1a3
  13th November 2015 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a276be45-ff5d-45d2-9d12-597303f69cd6
  Redacted Contract

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