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Secure Communication Services

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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02 May 2025 at 07:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for "Secure Communication Services," focusing on the provision of licences and technical support for device accreditation. This procurement falls under the industry category of security software development services and was conducted via a call-off from a framework agreement, employing a selective procurement method. The contracting process reached the award stage on 20th March 2025, with a subsequent publication date of 2nd May 2025. The contract, awarded to Serbus Ltd, commenced on 28th March 2025 and will run until 28th March 2026. Located in London with a specific postal code of SW1A 2HB, this tender is pertinent to services, making it suitable for SMEs.

This award presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the security software and systems consultancy sectors, particularly SMEs, which are identified as suitable for this contract. The opportunity to engage with the Ministry of Defence by providing essential security services can drive business growth and expand market presence. Companies meeting the specific technical qualifications outlined in this tender and possessing capabilities in specialised technical support will find themselves well-suited to compete and potentially secure future contracts of similar nature.

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Notice Title

Secure Communication Services

Notice Description

The provision of licences and specialist technical support services for accreditation of devices

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-558aa105-56b9-4026-b0b5-93ed05b53a9e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/035bc462-9a76-4d72-ad45-f49ed92053c6
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

72212730 - Security software development services

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£532,153 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
28 Mar 2025 - 28 Mar 2026 1-2 years
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

SERBUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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