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PS563 Lead Solution Architecture Capability

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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01 Jul 2025 at 12:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the PS563 Lead Solution Architecture Capability has been completed by the Ministry of Defence, located in Whitehall, London. This process was conducted using a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender invited the provision of IT services, including consulting, software development, internet, and support, classified under the CPV code 72000000. The delivery location is set in Epsom, Surrey, with the postal code KT18 5BW. Key dates include the contract period starting on 31st March 2025 and ending on 30th March 2026, with the award officially active from 30th March 2025. The contract holds a value of £905,585.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which are deemed suitable for such contracts according to the procurement details. The awarded supplier, AtkinsRéalis UK Ltd, is an SME, indicating there is ample opportunity for similar-sized businesses to engage in future related tenders. Companies specialising in IT services, particularly those with strengths in strategic connectivity and operational service management, would be well-suited to compete in such procurement opportunities, facilitating potential business growth and expansion in governmental defence projects.

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Notice Title

PS563 Lead Solution Architecture Capability

Notice Description

Lead Solution Architecture capability to Chief Technology Office; Technology Architecture,Operational Service Management (OSM) and Strategic Connectivity (StratConn) teams.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-298a5477-d410-4cc3-83a4-3c4a7338dcf0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d03a74a5-999d-4b39-b71e-f91b246759ca
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
SME

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
£905,585 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£905,585 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 2026 6-12 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

ATKINSRÉALIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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