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PS618

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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31 Oct 2025 at 11:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, based in London, England, has successfully completed a procurement process titled "PS618" aimed at providing client-side support for its PICASSO programme. This falls under the industry category of computer-related professional services. The procurement, delivered as a call-off from a framework agreement, utilised a selective procurement method, which restricted participation to pre-identified suppliers. Key dates associated with this process included the tender period's end date on 24th October 2025 and an award date of 27th October 2025. The contract, worth approximately £3.7 million, will commence on 1st December 2025 and conclude on 31st January 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT consultancy and professional services, particularly larger enterprises that can meet the Ministry's precise requirements. The awarded contract to CGI IT UK Ltd, a large-scale supplier, highlights the opportunity for firms capable of managing large-scale, complex technology projects. While the procurement was not specifically suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with established frameworks and experience in government contracts might find similar opportunities conducive to expanding their operations in the public sector domain.

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Notice Title

PS618

Notice Description

Client-side support to category A programme; Image (PICCASSO programme)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-46bd4d82-0fac-4ce2-b920-f35ca876586e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e48a1b3-d2af-4bbb-91d2-df9e996a49e0
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

72590000 - Computer-related professional services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,706,904 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,706,904 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 1-6 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

CGI IT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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