Planning

Defence Digital - Security Cleared Service Now Developers & Associated Professional Services RFI

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

25 Mar 2026 at 10:27

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is undertaking a procurement process for Security Cleared Service Now developers and associated professional services, titled "Defence Digital - Security Cleared Service Now Developers & Associated Professional Services RFI". This tender is currently in the planning stage, with the engagement scheduled to end on 8th April 2026. The procurement pertains to system quality assurance and software integration consultancy services. Operating primarily in the London and South West regions of the United Kingdom, the tender aims to gauge market capacity, inviting early engagement from potential suppliers.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in system quality assurance assessment, software integration consultancy, and related fields. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate due to suitability criteria favouring them. As the Ministry of Defence seeks insights into the market capacity, companies with expertise in delivering security-cleared technology solutions may find this an advantageous platform for growth. Prospective suppliers are advised to focus on innovative solutions and robust capacity to meet the Ministry’s stringent requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Defence Digital - Security Cleared Service Now Developers & Associated Professional Services RFI

Notice Description

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is looking to better understand the size and capacity of the supply market for Security Cleared SNOW developers and associated professional services. Full details can be found within the attached RFI document.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df1bc4fe-a547-4bab-ae60-c97a12ee8f53
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

72227000 - Software integration consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Apr 20264 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
N/A
Postcode
SN13 9NR
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLI London, TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Corsham Ladbrook
Westminster Constituency
Chippenham

Further Information

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