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Architecture Service Definition

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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04 Aug 2025 at 14:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "Architecture Service Definition" has been conducted by the Ministry of Defence, located in Whitehall, London, England. This procurement belongs to the technical support services industry category and was finalised under the award stage with the procurement method being a single tender action, which is a direct procurement approach. The contract, valued at £699,785, encompasses the provision of three individuals for a client-side assignment role, set to start from 1st April 2025 and end on 29th September 2025. Notably, the tender period concluded on 30th March 2025.

This tender provides a promising opportunity for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), involved in technical support services to collaborate with the Ministry of Defence. With Accenture (UK) Limited being the awarded supplier, this project highlights business potential in the public sector for those capable of providing specialised architecture services. Companies that have the capacity to engage in direct contracts with government entities would find this tender particularly advantageous for fostering business growth and enhancing their government contract portfolio.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Architecture Service Definition

Notice Description

Provision of three individuals to be provided to work at the direction of the Head of Technology Architecture in a client-side assignment role.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-29a73e9a-1733-4c5c-81f5-b77e57e0f3e2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6db90b87-61ba-478e-bda7-8a9976fd03ab
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71356300 - Technical support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£699,785 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£699,785 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 29 Sep 2025 6-12 months
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
Not specified
Contact Email
kimberley.hier102@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

ACCENTURE (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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