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09 Jun 2026 at 15:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence in the United Kingdom has completed the procurement process for "Category Management Solutions," targeting the research and development services industry in the South West region. The procurement was conducted via a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, with Phoenix Software Limited selected as the supplier. The award stage was reached, and the contract is active, with a value of £298,600. The contract commenced on 1st June 2026 and is set to conclude on 1st December 2026. The tender period for submissions ended on 30th March 2026.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive category management solutions. Given that the procurement process is suitable for SMEs, smaller enterprises interested in governmental contracts could find this tender particularly attractive. Firms with expertise in consultation and development within the defence sector may find this contract beneficial as a stepping stone to secure further opportunities with larger government bodies like the Ministry of Defence.

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Notice Title

Category Management Solutions

Notice Description

Provision of the development and deployment of the Category Management solution for MoD.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-575d4857-ddb4-48c2-b4ca-c104d6e8988e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eaf3c2e7-ce40-4efb-a291-4b29e84f76c8
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£298,600 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£298,600 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 1 Dec 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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