Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Ministry of Defence
Kentigern House, 65 Brown Street, Glasgow G2 8EX
Glasgow
G2 8EX
Contact
Reita Anderson
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
Defence
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Reference Class Forecasting Capability Development Training
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80500000 - Training services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The purpose of the training is to improve understanding of risk in the setting of complex projects forecast of cost and time performance. It is envisaged that the training will address the following headline issues;
• A recurring theme across public and private sectors is the time and cost over-runs suffered by complex projects. A major contributor cited is the lack of realism when forecasting resources required to fulfil project outcomes. RCF training will provide attendees with techniques to ‘counterbalance’ cost and time optimism at strategic decision points.
• CAAS has a challenge to provide pathways for the development of long-standing estimating and cost engineering staff. The training provides development opportunities to staff across the Capability ‘AWPE’ (Awareness, Working, Practitioner, Expert) spectrum.
• CAAS have moved into MoD Finance and the Assurance space there is a need to develop platforms to ensure we have access to timely and relevant data sets.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £152,790
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The purpose of the training is to improve understanding of risk in the setting of complex projects forecast of cost and time performance. It is envisaged that the training will address the following headline issues;
• A recurring theme across public and private sectors is the time and cost over-runs suffered by complex projects. A major contributor cited is the lack of realism when forecasting resources required to fulfil project outcomes. RCF training will provide attendees with techniques to ‘counterbalance’ cost and time optimism at strategic decision points.
• CAAS has a challenge to provide pathways for the development of long-standing estimating and cost engineering staff. The training provides development opportunities to staff across the Capability ‘AWPE’ (Awareness, Working, Practitioner, Expert) spectrum.
• CAAS have moved into MoD Finance and the Assurance space there is a need to develop platforms to ensure we have access to timely and relevant data sets.
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations
Explanation:
Under PCR Regulation 32 b) ii:-
Reference Class Forecasting is an approach which provides a ‘counterbalance’ to cost and time optimism at strategic decision points.
CAAS has a challenge to provide pathways for the development of long-standing estimating and cost engineering staff.
RCF provides development opportunities to staff across the ‘AWPE’ spectrum.
As CAAS have moved into MoD Finance and the Assurance space there is a need to develop platforms to ensure we have access to timely and relevant data sets.
OGP are the only provider of RCF training. They provide three levels of training from their published brochure; Foundation, Essentials and Certified Practitioner. Subject to approval of this case they are also willing to tailor the training to suit CAAS needs around strategic capability development.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Contract No
704393450
Title
Reference Class Forecasting Capability Development Training
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
30 June 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Oxford Global Projects (OGP)
John Eccles House, Robert Robinson Avenue, Oxford Science Park, Oxford, United Kingdom, OX4 4GP
Oxford
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £152,790
five.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract/lot/concession is likely to be subcontracted
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Ministry of Defence
Kentigern House, 65 Brown Street, Glasgow
Glasgow
G2 8EX
Country
United Kingdom