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MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed a procurement process for a contract concerning development consultancy services under the title "The Provision of External Assistance for Priority Weapons Projects". This process, classified within the services category, has been conducted using a limited procurement method through a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract, valued at £833,245, will be executed across various global regions including the British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, and the United Kingdom. Significant dates include the award date on 20th March 2025 and the contract period from 27th March 2025 to 31st March 2027. The procurement stage is now at the award phase, signalling the completion of this stage.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Fox & Pickle Associates Ltd, the awarded supplier. Businesses experienced in delivering development consultancy services can leverage such contracts to expand their market presence and expertise in high-priority defence projects. Companies specialising in consultancy services, particularly those capable of handling sensitive and classified information, would find this tender highly suited to their capabilities and business growth strategies. The Ministry of Defence's preference for SMEs ensures smaller entities have advantageous access to public sector contracts, fostering diversity and innovation in procurement engagements.

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Notice Title

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Notice Description

This notice is to announce the contract award of a contract. This notice also publishes the contract for transparency purposes. All redaction's have been undertaken in accordance with MoD Transparency guidelines, and the contractor's DEFFORM 539A "Commercially Sensitive Information Form".

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-24fde790-a699-4917-8343-3c501f16d19c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bc664d1-492f-4ade-968a-ea2c83191eb8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£833,245 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£833,245 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 2-3 years
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
HIGH WYCOMBE
Postcode
HP14 4UE
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Ridgeway West
Westminster Constituency
Mid Buckinghamshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

FOX & PICKLE ASSOCIATES

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