Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bb7-8cad-72cd-8e9a-c6073e53daa1/external-assistance-industry-event-support-for-pfi pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # External Assistance Industry Event Support for PFI [Defence Infrastructure Organisation](https://tendernation.io/buyers/defence-infrastructure-organisation) Open field Estimated value £5,000,000 Published 24 Jun 2025 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender DIO will be carrying out an External Assistance engagement Event 23 April 13:00 using MS TEAMS. The event aims to provide industry with information about opportunities in the upcoming Defence Water Services Programme (DWSP), Aquatrine Expiry project, and wider DIO PFI portfolios. DIO will provide clarity regarding how DIO contracts for External Assistance (EA) are awarded, what types of EA may be required and how suppliers can get involved. Crown Commercial Services will give a talk on their framework and how competitions are undertaken within categories or “Lots”. Further topics to be included will be focused on the Terms and Conditions of DIO contracts including - Security, IPR and Conflict of Interest. A Question-and-Answer session will be available to the audience with the ability to provide feedback on the event. The aim of the event is to provide an upfront transparent view of the potential requirements in the DIO PFI portfolio and provide clarity on contracting terms and processes with a view to conducting informed and successful future competitions. Slides presented and all Questions and Answers will be shared after the event with attendees and with those who registered an interest. ## CPV classification Financial consultancy services Insurance consultancy services Infrastructure works consultancy services Energy-efficiency consultancy services Building services consultancy services Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy Data collection and collation services Legal advisory services Procurement consultancy services Evaluation consultancy services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-04fcc8-2025-06-24T11:10:04+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-04fcc8-2025-06-24T11:10:04+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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