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PICASSO Client-side Support

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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04 Feb 2025 at 11:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has awarded a contract named "PICASSO Client-side Support" under the Computer-related professional services category (CPV code 72590000). The contract, valued at £3,406,918 GBP, involves delivering and sustaining crucial geospatial intelligence services across approximately 70 systems, essential for Defence operations. This procurement process, identified as "RM6249/DIPS(6)073 PS519," was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is Award, with key dates including the contract start date on 3rd February 2025 and end date on 30th April 2025. The services are to be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in computer-related professional services, particularly those with specialized knowledge in geospatial intelligence (GEOINT). While large enterprises are the typical contenders due to the scale and expertise required, the contract facilitates long-term business growth by establishing critical support services for Defence. SMEs and VCSEs are not the primary target due to MOD's clear preference for specialists capable of sustaining high-level, complex requirements beyond internal capabilities.

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Notice Title

PICASSO Client-side Support

Notice Description

PICASSO is a Category A Programme that delivers and sustains the critical production, exploitation, and dissemination of assured geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) information and services, across approx. 70 systems and services. Defence relies on these services to understand, plan, navigate and target. This requires specialist Knowledge, Skills, and Experience (KSE) that cannot be sustained within the Civil Service and must be acquired through Client-side support contracts.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5c716d4b-fb81-4a70-ac0b-d5a3ea29c007
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8537025-d608-4b68-8807-db602df3ef3b
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
£3,406,918 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,406,918 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2025 - 30 Apr 2025 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
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

CGI IT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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