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Sollerta representatives attended the Kick off Meeting (KoM) for the SecureSME project in Brussels at the end of January. SECURESME is the 10th proposal (of 15) approved by the Commission for funding under the general heading of Security Research. The press release on the EU website states:
PASR 2006: 15 new security research projects to combat terrorism
The Preparatory Action on 'Enhancement of the European industrial potential in the field of Security Research 2004-2006' (PASR) focuses in particular on the development of a European security research agenda to bridge the gap between civil research, as supported by EC Framework Programmes, and national and intergovernmental security research initiatives. Given the increasing importance of security concerns and, in light of the successful implementation of the PASR, Security Research will be integral part of the 7th RTD Framework Programme (2007-2013) –FP7, with a total budget of about € 1.35 billion."
10. Increasing the participation of SMEs in security research activities
The main goal of the project SECURESME (Supporting Security Field SMEs in preparing RTD projects) is to be an added value to the integration of SMEs operating in the area of Security and by doing this, increase the participation of SMEs in European Research activities. The proposed action will be carried out along the following main axes of activities:
Awareness building and workshops
Research and innovation strategy assessment
Building R&D competences
Preparation for future activities
Sollerta is part of a consortium comprising 6 participants from 4 countries
July 2007 – Sollerta has now been accredited to ISO 9001:2000
From its inception, Sollerta has been dedicated to providing a total quality service striving to ensure that its Clients are fully satisfied with the products delivered.
In early 2005 the Sollerta Board decided that it would be appropriate to seek ISO 9001 accreditation and the processes to achieve this were set in train. A Sollerta Quality manual was produced and all Sollerta procedures and quality forms and framework written.
Our procedures and performance have now been approved by a third party accreditation organisation World Certification Services Ltd who are approved by UKAS. Our procedures are available on our web site for our consultants and available to our clients and prospective clients on request. Our Certificate can be viewed here.
Our scope of activities is
Integrated Business Solutions, Project Management Advisory Service, Project Software Assessment, Evaluation of Complex Problems, Knowledge and Technology transfer, Functional Systems Studies, Logistics Systems Evaluation, Marine Projects. back...
From its inception, Sollerta has been dedicated to providing a total quality service striving to ensure that its Clients are fully satisfied with the products delivered.
In early 2005 the Sollerta Board decided that it would be appropriate to seek ISO 9001 accreditation and the processes to achieve this were set in train. A Sollerta Quality manual was produced and all Sollerta procedures and quality forms and framework written.
Our procedures and performance have now been approved by a third party accreditation organisation World Certification Services Ltd who are approved by UKAS. Our procedures are available on our web site for our consultants and available to our clients and prospective clients on request. Our Certificate can be viewed here.
Our scope of activities is
Integrated Business Solutions, Project Management Advisory Service, Project Software Assessment, Evaluation of Complex Problems, Knowledge and Technology transfer, Functional Systems Studies, Logistics Systems Evaluation, Marine Projects. back...
January 2006 – Sollerta enters an Alliance Partnership with Telelogic AB
In Summer 2005 Sollerta was approached by Telelogic AB and invited to join its alliance partnership programme. Sollerta signed up as an Alliance Partner in November 2005. back...
In Summer 2005 Sollerta was approached by Telelogic AB and invited to join its alliance partnership programme. Sollerta signed up as an Alliance Partner in November 2005. back...
February 2006 – MOD Commercial Briefing (New Defence Industrial Strategy)
Sollerta was invited to attend a Commercial Update Briefing at the Defence Procurement Agency (DPA) on 9th February 2006 at which the keynote speaker was the outgoing Director General Commercial – Stan Porter CB.
The event was designed to inform industry of developments in the commercial policy adopted by the DPA but, following on the recent publication, in December 2005, of the Defence Industrial Strategy White Paper, the issues addressed had a defence wide application.
Speakers stressed that this White Paper represented a significant switch in policy and not a re-packaging of concepts and approaches tried in the past. The White Paper commits the Department to a much greater degree of transparency in respect of strategic planning, the equipment programmes that are then developed and the available budgets. The issue of which capabilities are to be retained in the UK and the factors to be taken into account are addressed more fully than before. The importance of Research and Technology (R&T) and the need to invest receives considerable treatment but the overall message of declining Defence resources was nevertheless evident.
The Department has come to a view that in the light of Defence rationalisations the opportunities for establishing value for money through competition at the major procurement level are diminishing and that Partnering is to be the procurement strategy of choice for the future. Whilst some examples have been initiated - CVF - it is Sollerta’s view that developing successful Partnering arrangements is far from an easy option and that both sides will need to work extremely hard to build up and sustain the working relationships and commercial structures necessary to support and reward partnering arrangements. It is fair to say that the difficulties were acknowledged both by speakers and industrial delegates but Sollerta believes that, whilst agreeing policy at the higher levels is one thing, the translation of this into new practices at working level is quite another and that this is not always fully recognised and addressed.
This observation was born out and illustrated by considerable comment, both from the floor and around the margins of the briefing, about the apparent disconnect between the Department’s encouragement to SMEs to enter the Defence market and the discouraging treatment received from IPTs when attempting to do so.
It is of interest that the shift from Competition to Partnering does not meet with universal approval in that Lord Peter Levene (ex CDP and now President of the DMA) stated when before the Commons Defence Select Committee that “he had difficulty with the fundamental notion that Partnering can be as effective as competition”.
However, the Department is now committed to consider Partnering very seriously when developing Procurement Strategies and the White Paper identifies some major areas where this approach will be adopted. Sollerta’s view is that Industry, at all levels, will find this approach a significant challenge, whether dealing direct with IPTs or through Prime Contractors. Sollerta can offer Prime contractors and subcontractors the expertise and experience to assist them with this challenge. back...
Sollerta was invited to attend a Commercial Update Briefing at the Defence Procurement Agency (DPA) on 9th February 2006 at which the keynote speaker was the outgoing Director General Commercial – Stan Porter CB.
The event was designed to inform industry of developments in the commercial policy adopted by the DPA but, following on the recent publication, in December 2005, of the Defence Industrial Strategy White Paper, the issues addressed had a defence wide application.
Speakers stressed that this White Paper represented a significant switch in policy and not a re-
The Department has come to a view that in the light of Defence rationalisations the opportunities for establishing value for money through competition at the major procurement level are diminishing and that Partnering is to be the procurement strategy of choice for the future. Whilst some examples have been initiated -
This observation was born out and illustrated by considerable comment, both from the floor and around the margins of the briefing, about the apparent disconnect between the Department’s encouragement to SMEs to enter the Defence market and the discouraging treatment received from IPTs when attempting to do so.
It is of interest that the shift from Competition to Partnering does not meet with universal approval in that Lord Peter Levene (ex CDP and now President of the DMA) stated when before the Commons Defence Select Committee that “he had difficulty with the fundamental notion that Partnering can be as effective as competition”.
However, the Department is now committed to consider Partnering very seriously when developing Procurement Strategies and the White Paper identifies some major areas where this approach will be adopted. Sollerta’s view is that Industry, at all levels, will find this approach a significant challenge, whether dealing direct with IPTs or through Prime Contractors. Sollerta can offer Prime contractors and subcontractors the expertise and experience to assist them with this challenge. back...
September 2006 – Sollerta becomes a partner of Allyance Technical Solutions Ltd
Along with 15 other companies, Sollerta has become a partner of Allyance Technical Solutions Ltd, a company set up in January 2006 to offer a comprehensive technical service to the UK MOD for all aspects of the procurement process. Each partner in the Allyance is an SME and each offers specific capabilities. This exciting new venture enables Sollerta to punch above its weight, working in cooperation with its Allyance Partners. back...
August 2006 – Sollerta signs up with the MOD in its Framework Agreement for Technical Support (FATS)
The Framework Agreement for Technical Support is a database of suppliers approved by the MOD and offering specialist areas of expertise to Integrated Project Teams. A Market Knowledge Matrix sets out the domain experience of each supplier. Contract Terms and conditions are pre-agreed and Integrated Project Team leaders can engage the supplier of their choice using a simple tasking form. Sollerta’s rapid response to requests for tender make it an ideal partner for technical support within its domain experience. back...
September 2006 – Sollerta strengthens its team
Sollerta has strengthened its team with 4 new consultants, James Brennan, expert in technology transfer, Jim Barlow, expert in Lean Manufacture, John McKinlay, expert in Trials Instrumentation and Brendan Webster with a wide range of expertise including Acoustics and Capability Maturity Model Accreditation and Aeronautical Engineering. back...
Sollerta has strengthened its team with 4 new consultants, James Brennan, expert in technology transfer, Jim Barlow, expert in Lean Manufacture, John McKinlay, expert in Trials Instrumentation and Brendan Webster with a wide range of expertise including Acoustics and Capability Maturity Model Accreditation and Aeronautical Engineering. back...
November 2006 – Sollerta welcomes Nick Bradshaw
Nick Bradshaw, who joined Sollerta in November, has a deep background in the management, marketing, and sales of complex technology and software products and services. Through Nick, Sollerta can now offer clients sales consultancy and training.