Source · Select Committees · Public Accounts Committee
Recommendation 23
23
Accepted
New Integrated Procurement Model aims for faster capability delivery to Armed Forces.
Conclusion
An emphasis on pace is one of five key features of the new “Integrated Procurement Model” which the Minister for Defence Procurement announced on 28 February.73 For example, the MoD plans to get new capabilities into the hands of the Armed Forces more quickly by introducing them into service when the “minimum deployable capability”— 60% or 80% of the capability—has been developed, then adding the remaining capability when in service (this technique is sometimes referred to as ‘spiral development’). In our session, the MoD cited its modular approach to the Boxer armoured vehicle project to illustrate this method.74 The new procurement model also includes a joined-up approach based on “pan-defence affordability”; a new Integration Design Authority; prioritising exportability to maximise the potential market for UK-developed defence capabilities; and closer engagement with industry to encourage innovation and make supply chains more resilient.
Government Response Summary
The government agrees and confirms the implementation of the Integrated Procurement Model from April 2024, designed to drive increased pace in military capability delivery through new services, guidance, and independent advice, with full implementation continuing through 2024-2025.
Government Response
Accepted
HM Government
Accepted
5.1 The government agrees with the Committee’s recommendation. Target implementation date: December 2024 5.2 The Integrated Procurement Model was announced to Parliament on 28 February 2024 . The new model is designed to drive increased pace in delivery of military capability to UK forces on the front line. 5.3 Implementation begins from April 2024 with initial integration services provided by UK Strategic Command’s Integration Design Authority; new direction and guidance to support Spiral development; and decisions on new major programmes being informed by earlier, independent advice from experts that will inform the choices and trade-offs. Implementation will continue through 2024-2025. 5.4 In line with the Defence Command Paper 2023 ambition to drive pace in acquisition, the department will monitor the increase in pace of delivery and provide updates as appropriate.