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Army Digital Discovery and Exploitation Call Off

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract titled "Army Digital Discovery and Exploitation Call Off" in the industry category of IT services, focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support (CPV Code 72000000). This procurement, managed through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, encompasses supporting scalable digital change and exploitation for the Army over a contract period from 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2026. The services provided include data and user migration, technical refresh and upskilling, and the enhancement of Defence Gateway capabilities. The tender period concluded on 11 October 2023, and the contract value amounts to £1,701,646.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in digital transformation, IT services, and change management. Firms that provide comprehensive digital governance and exploitation support, including SMEs, are well-suited to compete in such procurements. The awarded contract to Capgemini UK PLC highlights the demand for experienced providers who can deliver efficient and effective digital solutions in governmental contexts. This presents an attractive prospect for businesses aiming to expand their reach within the public sector IT services market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Army Digital Discovery and Exploitation Call Off

Notice Description

The Provision of Army Digital Governance & Exploitation Support for a scalable Digital Change and Exploitation team of a core team of 4-5 roles, provided as a service, would be able to continue extant initiatives and provide accountable outputs. There is insufficient knowledge, skills, expertise (KSE) and capacity within the Business as Usual IX Digital Governance Team to deliver these activities. Therefore, to enable this significant and ongoing Digital Transformation, IX-Digital requires contracted support to deliver against desired following outcomes: Drive Change. Continue to modernise through supporting data and user migration in base services overseas and from DII(S) to MODNET (Secret); support sites and Army organisations through the Windows 10 upgrades and the management of the technical refresh/user behaviour changes and upskilling needs. Aid the adoption and improvement of Defence Gateway capabilities to allow more robust Whole Force and cross-boundary collaboration, including changes and improvements resulting from Defence Connect Army Expansion, IdAM and DGW365. Unlock Opportunities. Unlock constrained capabilities through controls and risk mitigation. Undertake discovery initiatives and develop and deliver guidance materials, advice, engagement and upskilling to key cohorts to unlock potential and to aid organisations in their own adoption and digital transformation journeys. Realise Benefits. Drive momentum and counter inertia, harnessing and exploiting broader complimentary initiatives to enable increased efficiency, effectiveness and Knowledge and Information access across the whole force and deliver greater flexibility and agility to organisations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-11a05fd1-6d87-4f11-9145-f0d67134382f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5613b902-b007-49bb-a257-5ff0b02d8d7c
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,701,646 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,022,708 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ANDOVER
Postcode
SP11 8HJ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

ALBANY BECK CONSULTANCY SERVICES

CAPGEMINI

Further Information

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