Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bfc-7376-705a-ada7-5629ff0bfe35/external-support-for-dara closed GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs # External Support for DARA [Ministry of Defence](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ministry-of-defence) Estimated value £8,900,000 to £15,000,000 Published 1 Jul 2015 Deadline Closed 30 Jul 2015 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The MOD Director Audit, Risk and Assurance has a requirement for external support in the following areas: Internal Control and Assurance Frameworks: External support is required to develop control frameworks covering all functional areas (key areas are: finance, commercial, civilian and military personnel, logistics, acquisition, security and business resilience) and business units (Army, Navy, Air, JFC, DIO, HOCS and DE&S). The development of control frameworks will include assessment of key risks, design of controls and assurance strategies for controls. It is envisaged that the external support provider will assess the control design effectiveness and based on their experience offer a view on best practice controls. Assistance will include the implementation of the control frameworks in the organisation units and implementation of assurance strategies. 2.Enterprise Risk Management Framework: External support is required in implement a common risk framework through out the organisation. This requires working with senior management in the identification and assessment of risks and devising appropriate risk management strategies. Further, support is required to embed risk management in business operations and to improve the quality of risk information including the development of MOD wide risk landscape. Assistance may also be sought in the selection and implementation of a risk software tool. Fraud: External support is required in undertaking in fraud risk assessments, development of data and investigations. Read full description ## CPV classification Technical services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/8b5b759f-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) 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. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Ministry of Defence: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ministry-of-defence) [Sector More Architecture, engineering & surveying tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/architecture-engineering-surveying) ## More tenders like this [Vacuum Pump Tritium Testing · UK Atomic Energy Authority · 29 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1464c-dd0c-72ed-b7bd-bac1e52155ab/vacuum-pump-tritium-testing) [Mechanical and Electrical Consultant Tender · University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust · 36 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a145df-0fba-7085-98fc-1c9389531130/mechanical-and-electrical-consultant-tender) [Asbestos Surveys · Northamptonshire Partnership Homes · 26 days left · 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14571-3963-732e-a081-bef649a3206b/asbestos-surveys) [Design Lead for Christchurch Learning Centre School Satellite · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council · 30 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-59e7-72ad-900a-82eaae1a3048/design-lead-for-christchurch-learning-centre-school-satellite) [Penistone Station - Independent Assessor · Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council · 25 days left · 12 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14495-7973-71c1-9c37-1ba8178069cf/penistone-station-independent-assessor) [CA18575 - RFQ 2026/42 - Conservation Engineer for St Paul's Church The Crag Cemetery Rostrevor · Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) · 26 days left · 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a144b0-e0b5-70b1-a4eb-e5b6dc8d3bbe/ca18575-rfq-202642-conservation-engineer-for-st-pauls-church-the-crag-ceme)