small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)<\/a>.<\/p>\nCurrently, around 75% of spending on maintenance at defence sites goes directly or indirectly to SMEs, and further diversifying the supply base will help build resilience into projects and provide more opportunities for smaller companies to work on key defence projects.<\/p>\n
By listing all the major projects and contracts, the procurement plan will make it easier for existing and potential suppliers to plan ahead, by offering advice on bidding for this work and greater transparency on working with the MoD. These measures will particularly help smaller business, who may not have the skills and prior experience of working with the MoD in such areas.<\/p>\n
Minister for Defence People and Veterans Tobias Ellwood said: \u201cThe defence estate is where our brave armed forces live, work and train and so it\u2019s crucial we give them the best supplies and facilities possible.<\/p>\n
\u201cWorking with industry is critical to delivering this, and our new Procurement Plan ensures the private sector has a head start in bidding for this crucial work.\u201d<\/p>\n
Opportunities outlined in the Procurement Plan include the \u00a34bn Defence Estate Optimisation Programme, the Future Defence Infrastructure Services contracts \u2013 which will provide facilities management across the UK\u2019s military bases \u2013 and the \u00a31.3bn Clyde Infrastructure Programme.<\/p>\n
The plan also details several prominent works that demonstrate DIO\u2019s key role in supporting defence throughout the UK. These include essential maintenance work worth \u00a3568m to support nuclear infrastructure capability at HMNB Clyde, as well as a \u00a358m investment in a modern submarine training facility at the base.<\/p>\n
Jacqui Rock, DIO Commercial Director, said: \u201cAs DIO we recognise that our current and future suppliers are key to our success. We have worked with industry to produce the Procurement Plan and we are committed to building a broader, more diverse supplier base.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe believe in being as transparent as possible in our procurements and through this new approach we are encouraging new entrants, including small and medium-sized enterprises, to consider the benefits and opportunities that working with DIO can deliver.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Procurement Plan will help achieve the goals set out in our first ever Commercial Strategy. This set out our vision for how we do business and how we will work effectively with our suppliers.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Procurement Plan also sets out how DIO can deliver social and economic benefits throughout its supply chain by working to contribute to the government\u2019s aim of recruiting 20,000 apprentices through construction procurement and promoting sustainability through its supply chain.<\/p>\n
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