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Architect Support for the Technical Support Office

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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11 Apr 2025 at 13:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has awarded a contract for "Architect Support for the Technical Support Office" as part of the Strategic Services Technical Support Office (TSO) function, aimed at delivering an Enterprise Architecture Framework aligned with Defence standards. This selective procurement, conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement, falls under the industry category of Technical Support Services (CPV 71356300). The contract is valued at £484,000, with the delivered services spanning from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2027. The project addresses the strategic end-to-end delivery of priority non-discretionary enabling services, alongside secure and resilient communication services. The procurement location is in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender provides substantial business growth opportunities for tech firms particularly SME businesses, as indicated by MOD's suitability criteria that favour SMEs. Companies specialising in technical support services, especially those with experience in delivering robust Enterprise Architecture Frameworks or secure communication solutions, are well-suited for such opportunities. The awarded contract to COMMACI LTD exemplifies the potential for businesses to engage in significant government projects, fostering partnerships and enhancing service portfolios while contributing to the national defence infrastructure.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Architect Support for the Technical Support Office

Notice Description

The delivery and maintenance of an end-to-end architecture as part of the Strategic Services Technical Support Office (TSO) function. With the intent to deliver the Enterprise Architecture Framework which aligns with Defence standards. SS supports Defence through the effective provision of: * End-to-end delivery and in-service support of Defence's, highest priority non-discretionary enabling services. * Secure and resilient communication services to Other Government Departments and organisations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1ff9c708-a3e2-404c-a146-a3784b9b546a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/916bb83a-da0f-453e-ac1b-7fff4d1ee2b7
Current Stage
Award
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
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
£484,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£484,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 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
CORSHAM
Postcode
SN13 9NR
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Corsham Ladbrook
Westminster Constituency
Chippenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMMACI

Further Information

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