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Defence Developer Services

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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29 Aug 2024 at 10:56

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has awarded the Defence Developer Services contract under the DIPS Lot 2 framework. The contract, classified under the CPV code 72000000 for IT services, encompasses consulting, software development, Internet, and support services. It holds a contract value of £50 million and will be executed from 3 June 2024 to 3 June 2026 across the United Kingdom. The procurement process has reached the Award stage with PA Consulting (UK) Limited selected as the supplier. Notably, this was a selective procurement method leveraging a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period having concluded on 28 April 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive consulting, software development, and support solutions. Large consulting firms or corporations with substantial resources and experience in the defence sector are well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The MOD's significant annual budget and continuous need for sophisticated technology solutions signify ongoing opportunities for qualified entities to engage in the public procurement process, fostering robust business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Defence Developer Services

Notice Description

Defence Developer Services contract awarded through DIPS Lot 2

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef51fbe9-78b1-463d-8bf0-dd4768ac750a
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

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
2 Jun 2024 - 3 Jun 2026 2-3 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
william.dodwell100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Email
william.dodwell100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0300 163 9189

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

PA CONSULTING (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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