DMO will enter a new era of contracting arrangements, with the establishment of the DMO Support Services Panel (DMOSS), mid November. The panel will standardise the contracting of project, business and technical support services under a common deed making it a key element in the DMO’s reform agenda.
DMOSS will replace the existing Project Management Support Services (PMSS), Capability Definition Documents (CDD) and Risk Management Services (RMSS) Panels, which will not be renewed beyond their current termination dates. The elimination of duplication will improve efficiency and reduce the cost of tendering for both the DMO and industry. The reduction in contracting overhead will also permit the DMO to more closely monitor contract performance and provide the ability to review company performance across all DMO Projects and Divisions.
The DMOSS Panel will provide access to service providers across 45 project support, business and technical skill sets for acquisition and sustainment activities across DMO. These skill sets include a number of specialisations not previously defined under a DMO standing offer.
The structure of the panel is reflective of DMO’s new business approach with successful tenderers appointed to specific skill sets within the panel. Skill sets such as project management, which are considered core business to DMO, have been excluded from the panel as the organisation seeks to further strengthen its in-house capability. Consequently industry will be sought to provide the non-core specialist expertise, promoting investment in the technical skill sets that are key to improving Defence Industry capability.
The panel is established for five years with the option for two further five year extensions. The panel may also be refreshed at any time to introduce additional disciplines or skill sets if required. Although principally established for DMO, DMOSS will also be accessible to the wider Defence community.
Attending the signing of the DMOSS Deed are Back Row (L to R): Leader of Services Tenders Evaluation Working Group (TEWG), Dave Purser, Project Support TEWG, Nicky Hopkins; Front Row (L to R): General Counsel Principal Legal Officer, Brenton Ackroyd and Project Manager, Gordon Cooper. |
