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BMfS 'Tiger Team' Commercial Support

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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01 May 2025 at 09:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process overseen by the Ministry of Defence involved the award for "BMfS 'Tiger Team' Commercial Support," focusing on IT services through consulting, software development, Internet, and support. This process, now complete, pertains to the industry category of works, specifically IT services, under the CPV code 72000000. The contract spans from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026, with a value of £591,450. The buying organisation, located in Whitehall, London, contracted Capita Business Services Limited as the supplier. The selective procurement method involved a call-off from a framework agreement, indicating a controlled selection process. This award stage was confirmed on 31 March 2025, and subsequently published on 1 May 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in IT services, particularly those experienced in strategic and operational delivery. SMEs are especially well-suited, given their eligibility in the procurement suitability criteria. Capita's involvement underscores a preference for firms that can offer comprehensive resource support in complex defence programmes, potentially opening doors for innovative tech companies, consultancy firms, and software developers aiming to expand within the defence sector. Participating in such contracts facilitates business growth by aligning with governmental strategic needs and possibly establishing long-term partnership opportunities with the Ministry of Defence.

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Notice Title

BMfS 'Tiger Team' Commercial Support

Notice Description

procurement resources to support the BMfS programme, Tiger Team, Strategic Command. Capita resources to support the Tiger Team under direction of the Buyer, undertaking strategic and operational delivery activity

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1b136630-e188-49a0-b397-b5039ec74d20
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a5b7623-f934-4162-a932-9893a9340216
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
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
£591,450 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£591,450 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
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

CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED (CAPITA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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