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RM6429/PS460/DIPS(1) 039 IT Obsolescence Management

DIGITAL DEFENCE LIMITED

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27 Mar 2025 at 22:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD), through Defence Digital, has concluded a tender titled "RM6429/PS460/DIPS(1) 039 IT Obsolescence Management" aimed at managing IT obsolescence within its Digital Function. This tender falls under the technical support services category and specifically targets suppliers in England. The procurement stage is now at the award phase, which began on 16th December 2024, with the contract ending on 31st March 2025. PA Consulting Services Ltd has been awarded the contract valued at £216,623.60 through a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs focused on providing strategic technical support services in IT management and obsolescence within the defence digital sector. Businesses specialising in IT architecture, consultancy, and digital transformation services are well-positioned to compete for similar future procurement processes. By establishing themselves as reliable partners in government projects, they can gain extensive experience and recognition, paving the way for more substantial contracts and partnerships with the MOD and other government entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RM6429/PS460/DIPS(1) 039 IT Obsolescence Management

Notice Description

Strategic Obsolescence Management works within the Technical Architecture team in Defence Digital, to manage IT obsolescence across the Digital Function in MOD.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-199458a1-e448-41d8-941a-301e7f1c1bab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fb4e5aa-1ad1-4f87-8925-7ebcd026f45c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71356300 - Technical support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£216,623 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£216,623 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 202411 months ago
Contract Period
16 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
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
DIGITAL DEFENCE LIMITED
Contact Name
Justin Johnson
Contact Email
justin.johnson258@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07510474967

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN4 6JP
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Nene Valley
Westminster Constituency
Northampton South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PA CONSULTING SERVICES

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