Technical Support Provider to the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) Pilot Programme

The Authority seeks to directly award this requirement to KPMG on the basis that the services constitute additional services closely linked to, and a continuation of, support already being delivered under existing arrangements in relation to the PPA Pilots Programme.

KPMG has provided specialist technical, commercial and legal support throughout the development of the PPA pilot activities and has established significant subject matter expertise, understanding of MOD requirements, and knowledge of the emerging procurement strategies. As part of this work, KPMG is currently developing key programme documentation, commercial artefacts, evaluation materials and negotiation approaches with support from its specialist legal and technical advisors.

Engaging an alternative supplier at this stage would require a significant transfer of knowledge and duplication of work already undertaken. This would result in additional cost to the Authority through procurement activity, onboarding, familiarisation and redevelopment of existing outputs. It would also create a risk of delay to critical programme milestones and adversely impact the Authority's readiness for the next phase of procurement and supplier engagement.

The continuity of KPMG's support provides the most efficient and effective means of maintaining programme momentum, preserving the value of work already completed, and ensuring that ongoing activities are delivered in a coherent and consistent manner. Furthermore, KPMG's established understanding of the programme reduces delivery risk and supports the timely achievement of MOD objectives.

A direct award in these circumstances represents the most economically advantageous approach, avoiding unnecessary duplication of effort, minimising programme risk, and ensuring continuity of specialist expertise during a critical phase of the PPA Pilots Programme.