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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-10-21more like thismore than 2014-10-21
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence remove filter
hansard heading Defence: Procurement remove filter
house id 1 remove filter
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, which freedoms and flexibilities the bidders for Managed Service Providers in the Ministry of Defence DE and S have been granted. more like this
tabling member constituency Plymouth, Moor View more like this
tabling member printed
Alison Seabeck more like this
uin 211274 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-10-28more like thismore than 2014-10-28
answer text <p>When Defence Equipment and Support (DE&amp;S) became a bespoke trading entity on 1 April 2014 it was given a broad range of freedoms, agreed by HM Treasury and the Cabinet Office, to allow it to manage its business, outputs and workforce within an operating cost envelope set to drive significant efficiencies. The bidders for the Managed Service Provider work packages are not granted freedoms and flexibilities; they are being procured via standard commercial practices to provide tailored external skills to support DE&amp;S as it uses its freedoms to transform and to deliver the equipment programme.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Ludlow more like this
answering member printed Mr Philip Dunne more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-10-28T16:42:36.7605084Zmore like thismore than 2014-10-28T16:42:36.7605084Z
answering member
1542
label Biography information for Philip Dunne more like this
tabling member
1552
label Biography information for Alison Seabeck more like this
91932
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-09-26more like thismore than 2014-09-26
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence remove filter
hansard heading Defence: Procurement remove filter
house id 1 remove filter
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the new approach towards engagement with overseas-based defence suppliers set out in the White Paper National Security Through Technology, Cmd 8278. more like this
tabling member constituency Mid Worcestershire more like this
tabling member printed
Sir Peter Luff more like this
uin 209331 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-10-17more like thismore than 2014-10-17
answer text <p>The Defence and Security Industrial Engagement Policy (DSIEP) has made good progress since it was launched in the National Security Through Technology White Paper in February 2012. DSIEP tracked over £400 million of inward investment by overseas companies during 2012. This rose to nearly £500 million during 2013. With eight companies now signed up to DSIEP and discussions under way with several others, we hope that this figure will continue to rise. This compares favourably with the previous policy of Industrial Participation. In addition to this quantitative assessment, the Department is in the early stages of a Qualitative assessment of DSIEP and will be engaging with the DSIEP signatories and Defence academics to ensure this is robust.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Ludlow more like this
answering member printed Mr Philip Dunne more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-10-17T13:35:53.179532Zmore like thismore than 2014-10-17T13:35:53.179532Z
answering member
1542
label Biography information for Philip Dunne more like this
tabling member
268
label Biography information for Sir Peter Luff more like this
91933
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-09-26more like thismore than 2014-09-26
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence remove filter
hansard heading Defence: Procurement remove filter
house id 1 remove filter
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of his Department's communication to industry of its future requirements. more like this
tabling member constituency Mid Worcestershire more like this
tabling member printed
Sir Peter Luff more like this
uin 209332 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-10-23more like thismore than 2014-10-23
answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence (MOD) works closely with defence companies through several forums to ensure the best possible access to its future requirements. The Department engages key suppliers, defence trade associations and SMEs through regular meetings of the Defence Suppliers Forum, the SME Forum and their respective sub-committees. In addition, under the delegated model of defence transformation, each of the Commands have regular interface through their equipment capability teams with relevant industry to apprise them of broad capability issues.</p><p> </p><p>We hold regular industry days focused on particular projects and programmes which allow the department and domains an opportunity to discuss future requirements directly with a wide range of suppliers, including Small and Medium Sized Enterprises. This includes regular events organised by Front Line Commands to share information with industry about future requirements such as the Air Environment Capability Strategy day held in May 2014.</p><p> </p><p>The MOD uses the MOD Defence Contracts Online portal and, where appropriate, the Contracts Finder portal, to advertise all its publishable tenders and contract opportunities valued in excess of £10,000. Access to the portals are free of charge.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
answering member constituency Ludlow more like this
answering member printed Mr Philip Dunne more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-10-23T15:37:52.1583082Zmore like thismore than 2014-10-23T15:37:52.1583082Z
answering member
1542
label Biography information for Philip Dunne more like this
previous answer version
22731
answering member constituency Ludlow more like this
answering member printed Mr Philip Dunne more like this
answering member
1542
label Biography information for Philip Dunne more like this
tabling member
268
label Biography information for Sir Peter Luff more like this
90449
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-09-03more like thismore than 2014-09-03
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence remove filter
hansard heading Defence: Procurement remove filter
house id 1 remove filter
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to let the contracts for the managed service providers (MSP) before the end of September 2014; and if he will place relationship with the services and Defence Equipment and Support. more like this
tabling member constituency Plymouth, Moor View more like this
tabling member printed
Alison Seabeck more like this
uin 208062 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-09-09more like thismore than 2014-09-09
answer text <p>We continue to make excellent progress on the competition for the Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and expect to place the first contracts in the next few weeks. <br><br>The MSPs will have an important role in supporting the transformation of Defence Equipment and Support (DE&amp;S) into a world class programme management organisation, capable of delivering the best possible equipment and support to our Armed Forces. Strengthening the relationship between the Service Commands and DE&amp;S is a key aspect of the transformation programme.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Ludlow more like this
answering member printed Mr Philip Dunne more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-09-09T16:33:55.4599272Zmore like thismore than 2014-09-09T16:33:55.4599272Z
answering member
1542
label Biography information for Philip Dunne more like this
tabling member
1552
label Biography information for Alison Seabeck more like this
90299
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-09-02more like thismore than 2014-09-02
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence remove filter
hansard heading Defence: Procurement remove filter
house id 1 remove filter
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress has been made towards meeting the assumed savings in the (a) Complex Weapons Programme and (b) Submarine Enterprise Performance programme; and how much has been saved through each such programme to date. more like this
tabling member constituency Plymouth, Moor View more like this
tabling member printed
Alison Seabeck more like this
uin 207919 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-09-09more like thismore than 2014-09-09
answer text <p>The Complex Weapons Programme is on track to deliver significant cost benefits, providing greater flexibility and responsiveness to changing requirements, and supporting the industrial skills and capabilities needed to deliver Operational Advantage and Freedom of Action. Financial benefits of £196 million have so far been achieved against a forecast of £1.2 billion.<br><br>The Submarine Enterprise Performance Programme is also making good progress, with the signature of two of the three Foundation Contracts, the establishment of a robust benefits delivery and audit process, and the formation of the Submarine Portfolio Office providing a coherent joint programming function across the Enterprise. Financial benefits of £356 million have so far been achieved against a forecast of £900 million.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Ludlow more like this
answering member printed Mr Philip Dunne more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-09-09T16:29:57.7969797Zmore like thismore than 2014-09-09T16:29:57.7969797Z
answering member
1542
label Biography information for Philip Dunne more like this
tabling member
1552
label Biography information for Alison Seabeck more like this
77570
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-07-14more like thismore than 2014-07-14
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence remove filter
hansard heading Defence: Procurement remove filter
house id 1 remove filter
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will place in the Library copies of his Department's (a) Ships Acquisition Model, (b) Maritime Composite Options Model, (c) Material Strategy: Change Programme Model, (d) Force Structure Cost Model and (e) Strategic Balance of Investment Toolset. more like this
tabling member constituency Mid Sussex more like this
tabling member printed
Sir Nicholas Soames more like this
uin 205545 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-07-22more like thismore than 2014-07-22
answer text <p>There is no single Ships Acquisition Model; each individual project will have its own procurement strategy, underpinned by EU procurement Regulations. <br><br>The Maritime Composite Option was a workstream through which the Ministry of Defence and BAE Systems negotiated how best to sustain the future shipbuilding programme, and the key elements of the agreement were announced by the then Secretary of State for Defence (Philip Hammond) on 6 November 2013 (Official Report, columns 251-254). This is underpinned by a Commercial Principles Agreement and I am withholding this information as its disclosure would prejudice commercial interests.<br><br>There is no document titled the Material Strategy Change Programme Model. However, on 14 May 2014, copies of the Defence Equipment and Support (DE&amp;S) Corporate Plan and Framework Document were published internally, <br>placed in the Library of the House and published on the gov.uk website at:<br>https://www.gov.uk/search?q=DE%26S+framework+document<br><br>The Corporate Plan sets out the DE&amp;S strategic objectives and timelines for the next three years. The Framework Document includes the function and governance arrangements for the new DE&amp;S, including the freedoms.<br><br>I am withholding details of the Force Structures Cost Model and the Strategic Balance of Investment Model as disclosure would, or would be likely to, prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.</p>
answering member constituency Ludlow more like this
answering member printed Mr Philip Dunne more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-07-22T14:16:38.4295911Zmore like thismore than 2014-07-22T14:16:38.4295911Z
answering member
1542
label Biography information for Philip Dunne more like this
tabling member
116
label Biography information for Lord Soames of Fletching more like this
64160
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-06-26more like thismore than 2014-06-26
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence remove filter
hansard heading Defence: Procurement remove filter
house id 1 remove filter
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, which contracts with his Department worth over £50 million are behind schedule owing to the failure of suppliers to deliver to an agreed schedule; and in the case of each such contract, who the suppliers were. more like this
tabling member constituency Moray more like this
tabling member printed
Angus Robertson more like this
uin 202639 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-07-01more like thismore than 2014-07-01
answer text <p> </p><p>The Ministry of Defence currently has around 400 open contracts with a total value of more than £50 million. Current performance related information on each contract is not held centrally and could be provided only at disproportionate cost.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Ludlow more like this
answering member printed Mr Philip Dunne more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-07-01T15:41:12.7128355Zmore like thismore than 2014-07-01T15:41:12.7128355Z
answering member
1542
label Biography information for Philip Dunne more like this
tabling member
1433
label Biography information for Angus Robertson more like this
64161
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-06-26more like thismore than 2014-06-26
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence remove filter
hansard heading Defence: Procurement remove filter
house id 1 remove filter
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much of the £1.2 billion underspend in his Department's equipment budget in 2012-13 arose as a result of programme slippage; what programmes were behind schedule; and for what reason those programmes were behind schedule. more like this
tabling member constituency Moray more like this
tabling member printed
Angus Robertson more like this
uin 202638 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-07-14more like thismore than 2014-07-14
answer text <p> </p><p>Our analysis of the £1.2 billion underspend in 2012-13 in our equipment programme shows that it has been caused by a combination of factors, including better than expected outcomes from contract negotiations; budget being allocated for risks that did not materialise; and the impact of programme slippage against plans.<br><br>A detailed analysis of programme slippage by programme is not currently available, but further work to improve our detailed understanding of variations against planned spending patterns and the implications for project costs in future years is nearing completion.<br><br>Due to our improved financial discipline the Treasury have allowed us to carry over in-year underspends into our future year budgets. The last National Audit Office Major Projects Report showed an 88% reduction in overall project delays.<br><br>We now have the assurance of a stable and well managed budget and confidence that defence programmes are affordable and deliverable.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Ludlow more like this
answering member printed Mr Philip Dunne more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-07-14T16:38:12.3972634Zmore like thismore than 2014-07-14T16:38:12.3972634Z
answering member
1542
label Biography information for Philip Dunne more like this
previous answer version
8606
answering member constituency Ludlow more like this
answering member printed Mr Philip Dunne more like this
answering member
1542
label Biography information for Philip Dunne more like this
tabling member
1433
label Biography information for Angus Robertson more like this
64162
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-06-26more like thismore than 2014-06-26
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence remove filter
hansard heading Defence: Procurement remove filter
house id 1 remove filter
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the £72.3 billion allocated in the Defence and Equipment Plan 2013 supporting existing in-service equipment, how much of that allocation is devoted to (a) nuclear propulsion and (b) nuclear weapons. more like this
tabling member constituency Moray more like this
tabling member printed
Angus Robertson more like this
uin 202640 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-07-09more like thismore than 2014-07-09
answer text <p>Of the £72.3 billion referred to in the 2013 Equipment Plan we plan to allocate to the support of in-service equipment over the next decade, £1.6 billion is for nuclear propulsion and £13.0 billion for maintaining the Trident Strategic Weapons System, including costs associated with the nuclear warhead.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Ludlow more like this
answering member printed Mr Philip Dunne more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-07-09T16:22:55.1997981Zmore like thismore than 2014-07-09T16:22:55.1997981Z
answering member
1542
label Biography information for Philip Dunne more like this
previous answer version
8607
answering member constituency Ludlow more like this
answering member printed Mr Philip Dunne more like this
answering member
1542
label Biography information for Philip Dunne more like this
tabling member
1433
label Biography information for Angus Robertson more like this
62019
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-06-16more like thismore than 2014-06-16
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence remove filter
hansard heading Defence: Procurement remove filter
house id 1 remove filter
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the near cash projected spending on the Equipment Plan and Equipment Support Plan is for each year to 2018. more like this
tabling member constituency Moray more like this
tabling member printed
Angus Robertson more like this
uin 200902 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-06-24more like thismore than 2014-06-24
answer text <p> </p><p>Projected spending on the Equipment Plan and Equipment Support Plan is detailed in the annual Defence Equipment Plan. The most recent edition was published on 12 February 2014.<br><br>https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/279440/defence_equipment_plan_2013.pdf</p> more like this
answering member constituency Ludlow more like this
answering member printed Mr Philip Dunne more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-06-24T14:29:40.609435Zmore like thismore than 2014-06-24T14:29:40.609435Z
answering member
1542
label Biography information for Philip Dunne more like this
tabling member
1433
label Biography information for Angus Robertson more like this