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PICASSO Client Support Feb-March 26

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

29 Jan 2026 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "PICASSO Client Support Feb-March 26" project has been facilitated by the Ministry of Defence located in London, England. This tender is classified under the industry category of "Computer-related professional services" and serves as a bridging contract for client-side support to a category A programme. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the tender stage has been completed with the award date being 29th January 2026. The contract commences on 1st February 2026 and concludes on 31st March 2026, involving services to be delivered within the United Kingdom. The contract value was awarded at £2,388,667.19 GBP.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in computer-related professional services, particularly those familiar with governmental defence projects. Despite not being directly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), large companies with the capability to provide sophisticated IT support will find this contract appealing for business growth. With the supplier being CGI IT UK Ltd, businesses similar in scale and expertise are likely to be competitive contenders for future opportunities of this nature.

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Notice Title

PICASSO Client Support Feb-March 26

Notice Description

Bridging contract to allow competitive tender to be run: Client-side support to category A programme; Image (PICCASSO programme)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-259695f2-3c98-49f7-aff7-bb7b04d068c2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f967f87-e078-4a94-975d-fb73aab93d7d
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72590000 - Computer-related professional services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,388,667 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,388,667 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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
Jade White
Contact Email
jade.white294@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03001573156

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

CGI IT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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