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CORTISONE Future Programme Leadership and Technical Support

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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26 Feb 2025 at 09:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed a public procurement process for the "CORTISONE Future Programme Leadership and Technical Support." This tender, falling under the "IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support" industry category, was conducted using a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement process, based in the South West region of the United Kingdom, began with the tender period ending on 13th February 2025. The contract, awarded to Answer Digital Ltd, is valued at £1,287,528 and runs from 23rd February 2025 to 31st December 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT consulting, software development, and support services. SMEs are particularly well-suited for this opportunity given the project's scope and the use of a framework agreement for procurement. The awarded contract underscores the potential for businesses to secure substantial government contracts, aiding in their growth and market positioning within the public sector. Answer Digital Ltd, a large supplier based in Leeds, serves as an example of a company able to leverage its capabilities to win competitive tenders and potentially expand its portfolio with high-profile governmental collaborations.

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Notice Title

CORTISONE Future Programme Leadership and Technical Support

Notice Description

Provision of cloud programme and technical leadership and support to the CORTISONE programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5e325a65-c18d-4182-9a79-6a5c628c7f1c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09ffbdaa-653a-4d79-988f-b0b104ff690d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,287,528 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,287,528 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CORSHAM
Postcode
SN13 9GB
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
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Corsham Without
Westminster Constituency
Chippenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANSWER DIGITAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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