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title: "Project Delivery Partner (PDP) - Successor"
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# Project Delivery Partner (PDP) - Successor

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-030e2d

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is looking to appoint a Project Delivery Partner (PDP) to support a wide range of Project Delivery and Operational Delivery tasks. The procurement is in the planning stage, with an expected tender end date of March 20, 2023. The contract value is GBP 1.45 billion with options for two 12-month extensions. The focus is on Defence Equipment and Support, with a moderate Cyber Risk Profile. Suppliers from various sectors are encouraged to participate, and the majority of the services are expected to be deployed in Bristol.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in project management, consultancy, and personnel supply services to collaborate with the Ministry of Defence. The Ministry is seeking innovative solutions to deliver services efficiently and cost-effectively. Businesses with expertise in defence, logistics, and asset management are well-suited to compete. The procurement method is selective, and interested suppliers must express their interest through the specified e-Tendering system.

## Notice

Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) and the Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA), part of the Ministry of Defence (MOD), wishes to appoint a Project Delivery Partner (PDP) to assist in the delivery of a wide range of DE&S/SDA Project Delivery, and Operational Delivery related products, services, and output based tasks. The PDP will have the core corporate capability to provide temporary, Suitably Qualified and Experienced Personnel (SQEP) to meet DE&S/SDA and wider MOD resource shortfalls across a range of DE&S/SDA role profiles. In addition, the PDP will be able to readily access a range of specialist personnel and services including but not limited to the following: Project-delivery services other than for construction work: Project and design preparation, Estimation of costs, Calculation of costs, Monitoring of costs. Supply services of personnel including temporary staff. Portfolio management services. Strategic resource management analysis and expertise, Asset management solutions, Operational/logistics management, Quality Assurance and forensic schedule analysis, Provision of advice and development of Operational logistic Support Solutions, Development and maintenance of Service Delivery Plans, and, capability development such as technical coaching and mentoring (i.e. transformational upskilling, including the development to attain, and assessment of, a required competency and/or 'licence to practice'. Cyber Risk Profile is MODERATE. RAR-912198883 Quantity or scope: DE&S/SDA and the wider MOD requires a PDP to assist in the delivery of DE&S/SDA Project Delivery, and Operational Delivery and the temporary resourcing within the DE&S/SDA Project Delivery, and Operational Delivery functions. The PDP must be able to demonstrate core corporate capabilities in the two functional areas as detailed above and DE&S/SDA are seeking innovative ways of delivering the service. The PDP will be required to be agile and flexible to the requests of DE&S/SDA and the Wider MOD and work closely with the functions to integrate and continuously improve the way services are delivered in order to achieve a number of benefits including but not limited to: -- reduced cost, -- enhanced quality, -- standardisation in the demand and delivery of outputs. Key requirements such as Partnering, Innovation, agility, joint problem solving & troubleshooting, knowledge transfer & training and an embedded self-supporting team are key facets required within the future framework DE&S' PDP requirement is set out in two main elements: Part A - PDP Support: -- delivery of a defined products (outputs). -- resources (team or individual) for a specific assignment (inputs). Part B - PDP Core Delivery Team. -- provision of key personnel, continuous service delivery improvement, and a self - support system to ensure PDP operates and is managed effectively. DE&S/SDA are keen to engage with suppliers from across the industry. This acquisition is expressly not limited to those with a defence sector experience as experience and knowledge in other market sectors may well have value to offer DE&S/SDA. It is envisaged that the majority of people to be provided will be deployed in Bristol, but with some deployment at other MOD locations across the United Kingdom, though we do adopt a hybrid working mechanism. DE&S/SDA is an equal opportunities employer and is seeking a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is likely that some personnel will retain rights under the Transfer of Undertaking (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (as amended, most recently in 2014). Therefore it is important to note that experience in the management of transfers is likely to be required. Further information on this will be provided at ITN stage. No business whatsoever is guaranteed under any resulting contract indeed there is no guarantee that any contract will be put in place in relation to this notice. No compensation will be paid if a tender or resulting agreement is withdrawn for any reason. Bidders should take part in this process only on the basis that they fully understand and accept this position. The Authority reserves the right to use the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice in accordance with Regulation 16(1)(d)(ii) of the DSPCR.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004843-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,450,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 66140000 - Portfolio management services
- 71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs
- 71244000 - Calculation of costs, monitoring of costs
- 75220000 - Defence services
- 79421000 - Project-management services other than for construction work
- 79610000 - Placement services of personnel
- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2023 at 09:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004843-2023
- 14 Nov 2022 at 16:30 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032259-2022
- 2 Nov 2022 at 15:18 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030982-2022
- 28 Jan 2022 at 22:44 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002613-2022
- 21 Jan 2022 at 22:45 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001940-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://des.mod.uk/
- https://www.contracts.mod.uk/web/login.html
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030982-2022

## Provenance

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