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Commercial X - Neutral Vendor for Innovation

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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04 Nov 2024 at 13:19

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has completed a public procurement process for the "Commercial X - Neutral Vendor for Innovation" project, aimed at delivering innovation to the UK Government. This services contract falls under the procurement consultancy services category and involves a substantial contract value of £400,000,000. The contract's procurement method was an open procedure (above threshold), with the contract period set from 21st August 2024 to 20th August 2028. The project will be managed by Cosntellia Public Limited and involves coordination and oversight responsibilities over the supplier base. The location specified for the delivery is in London, England, with the postal code SW1A 2HB. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 17th May 2024 and the contract award date on 22nd August 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in procurement consultancy services. Due to the high value and scope of the contract, businesses that have experience in managing extensive supplier networks and providing innovative solutions to governmental bodies would be well-suited to compete. The MOD's role as the buying organisation highlights a clear opportunity for businesses focused on defence and public sector innovation. Additionally, the open procedure allows for a competitive environment where smaller enterprises can showcase their capabilities, thus driving business growth through engagement in a high-profile government contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Commercial X - Neutral Vendor for Innovation

Notice Description

This is a framework contract for the delivery of innovation to the UK Government via a Neutral Vendor who will manage the Supplier base on behalf of the Government Buyer

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1ad8bdd0-be84-430a-a7fc-2cfef2eba7bc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d7c2a1c-1b86-4050-a227-977ed5730b96
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£400,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
20 Aug 2024 - 20 Aug 2028 4-5 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
Stuart Allen
Contact Email
stuart.allen172@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07546246190

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HB
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COSNTELLIA PUBLIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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