Award

IMS - Single Sign On Functionality

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

03 Apr 2025 at 10:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, located in Scotland, has awarded a contract for the deployment of Single Sign-On (SSO) functionality to enhance the IMS user experience. The procurement process, classified under the IT software package industry category, has been completed with an award made on 24 March 2025. The contract, valued at £72,212 GBP, requires services to be delivered across multiple locations including the British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom, with the contract period running from 25 March 2025 to 31 May 2025. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT software and services to showcase their expertise in improving user authentication systems. While the awarded supplier, MACS Eu Ltd, is a large-scale company, other technology firms with the capacity to handle secure, large-scale software deployments should keep an eye on similar future opportunities to establish themselves within government contracts. This contract highlights the need for businesses adept in implementing secure IT solutions, specifically in environments requiring enhanced user access management.

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Notice Title

IMS - Single Sign On Functionality

Notice Description

To enhance the user experience and continue the work of the IMS improvements programme, a requirement has been identified to deploy single sign on functionality to IMS using MODNet credentials and removing the need for the double login process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-28dfdd8a-971c-4eb3-971e-92300fcfc039
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c428065a-0661-4015-a80b-1ab010645551
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£72,212 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£72,212 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2025 - 31 May 2025 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
Not specified
Contact Email
jodie.mcpherson108@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EX
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MACS

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