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Internet Connected Environment 3

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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29 Oct 2024 at 17:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has concluded the procurement process for the "Internet Connected Environment 3" (ICE 3) project, classified under Financial Transaction Processing and Clearing-House Services. This procurement, valued at £50,000,000, operates through a selective call-off from a framework agreement, ensuring participation of pre-qualified suppliers. The tender period concluded on 20th August 2024, with the contract officially awarded on 27th August 2024. The contract period spans from 27th August 2024 to 31st August 2027. The project is based in the United Kingdom, specifically managed from the Ministry of Defence’s premises in Corsham, England.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in financial transaction processing services, particularly those with experience in high-security and complex environments. SME businesses are particularly encouraged to compete in such procurement as the suitability filters ensure opportunities for smaller enterprises. The awarded supplier, Softcat PLC, a large enterprise based in Marlow, Buckinghamshire, indicates the scale and capacity required to successfully deliver the services needed for this project. Businesses capable of providing comprehensive, secure, and efficient financial transaction services will find this tender aligns well with their growth strategies and service capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Internet Connected Environment 3

Notice Description

Internet Connected Environment (ICE) 3

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2726d0d3-7b8a-4677-a691-0e26e998cdc5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8919778e-2c86-433b-b323-9d476c3dbc7b
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66172000 - Financial transaction processing and clearing-house services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
26 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2027 3-4 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 9GB
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Corsham Without
Westminster Constituency
Chippenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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