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Data Skills and Culture - Career pathways

DIGITAL DEFENCE LIMITED

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23 Jun 2025 at 12:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process led by Digital Defence Limited focused on the "Data Skills and Culture - Career pathways" project within the technical support services industry category. Located in the United Kingdom, this contract was in the award stage as of 23 June 2025. The procurement was carried out using a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, with a contract period from 5 December 2024 to 31 March 2025. Key dates include the tender period ending on 28 November 2024.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for business growth, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as evidenced by the award to Mastek (UK) Ltd, an SME based in Reading. Companies operating in technical support and consultancy services in the defence sector could greatly benefit from such opportunities to collaborate on the Defence Data Programme. The focus on developing career pathways opens avenues for service providers poised to deliver innovative training and development solutions for professionals within this specialised industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Data Skills and Culture - Career pathways

Notice Description

To provide activities to achieve the objectives of developing Career Pathways for Professionals, which supports Defence Data Programme

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2f5a2bd0-f982-49ee-9ccd-89d1dc15ef58
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7783e6a6-5295-4032-8324-ca1dfc8ba895
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
£869,525 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£869,525 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
5 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 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
DIGITAL DEFENCE LIMITED
Contact Name
Justin Johnson
Contact Email
justin.johnson258@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07510474967

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN4 6JP
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Nene Valley
Westminster Constituency
Northampton South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MASTEK (UK

Further Information

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