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Defence Digital End User Services - Project Architecture

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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31 Jul 2025 at 13:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Ministry of Defence, located in Whitehall, London, involves a project titled "Defence Digital End User Services - Project Architecture." Targeting the technical support services industry, this process is primarily situated in the United Kingdom. The process followed a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, marking the procurement stage as the award. The contract was valued at £1,711,907, with the tender period concluding on 30th March 2025. The contract commenced on 9th April 2025 and will run until 31st March 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in technical support, particularly SMEs, given the Ministry's preference for such entities. Companies well-suited to compete in this procurement process include those with expertise in providing principal service architectural services across end-user service projects. With a focus on enhancing defence digital capabilities, this contract could enable business growth by affording the supplier, Atkins Realis UK Ltd, significant governmental collaboration and visibility in the defence sector. This framework provides an ideal platform for businesses aiming to expand their portfolio in public sector service architecture.

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Notice Title

Defence Digital End User Services - Project Architecture

Notice Description

Provide Principal Service Architectural services across a number of EUS projects.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2b494fc8-9891-4a33-ac18-eb2035364c9f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5802ef5-36a9-43c4-b59d-a48427ba22f5
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71356300 - Technical support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,711,907 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,711,907 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
8 Apr 2025 - 31 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

ATKINS REALIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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