Prior Information Notice: Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) Business Acceleration Services Opportunity

DASA is preparing to launch a procurement process to find a partner(s) to deliver business acceleration services to boost capacity in this area. This new initiative is to support both NATO’s Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) and UK defence and security innovation.

This procurement will be run in accordance with the Public Contract Regulations (PCR) 2015 Restructured Procedure. A Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) will be used to select suppliers with the relevant capability and capacity for Invitation to Tender (ITT). The PQQ and ITT stages will happen in the spring of 2024 with a view to having delivery partners on board, ready to occupy the I-Hub space and be ready to deliver activities from the summer of 2024.

The partner(s) will also manage a vibrant innovation space and its start-up community. In summary, these services will increase the range of advanced dual use capability available for civilian, defence, and security customers, providing strategic advantage for the UK and NATO.

Why should you get involved?

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new international initiative led by NATO to create a step change in the future capability of NATO Allies by harnessing new technologies developed by SMEs.

The UK defence and security ecosystem understands that it is important to access a wide network of innovators, especially those who have not worked in the industry before, to develop and deliver solutions. Innovation is essential in maintaining strategic advantage and this initiative will bring together the rapid advancement of technologies that will address critical defence and security challenges.

What are the requirements?

The service delivery is for two years with the option to extend for a further three years, subject to allowable refinements.

Key Dates

• 1 November 2023: Early Market Engagement Webinar, via MS Teams. Register here

• 31 December 2023: Estimated date for publication of contract notice

More information can be found here and the Prior Information Notice can be accessed here. 

Fred Sugden

Associate Director, Defence and National Security, techUK

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Fred Sugden

Associate Director, Defence and National Security, techUK

Fred is responsible for techUK's activities across the Defence and National Security sectors, working to provide members with access to key stakeholders across the Defence and National Security community. Before taking on the role of Associate Director for Defence and National Security, Fred joined techUK in 2018, working as the Programme Head for Defence at techUK, leading the organisation's engagement with the Ministry of Defence. Before joining techUK, he worked at ADS, the national trade association representing Aerospace, Defence, Security & Space companies in the UK.

Fred is responsible for techUK’s market engagement and policy development activities across the Defence and National Security sectors, working closely with various organisations within the Ministry of Defence, and across the wider National Security and Intelligence community. Fred works closely with many techUK member companies that have an interest in these sectors, and is responsible for the activities of techUK's senior Defence & Security Board. Working closely with techUK's Programme Head for Cyber Security, Fred oversees a broad range of activities for techUK members.

Outside of work, Fred's interests include football (a Watford FC fan) and skiing.

 

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