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Exit and Transition Assurance Services

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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18 Mar 2025 at 15:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for "Exit and Transition Assurance Services" to Better Group Limited (trading as BetterGov). This procurement process, classified under the services category and specifically "Software integration consultancy services" (CPV code 72227000), aims to ensure a smooth transition out of the existing ATLAS contract. The contract, valued at £2,017,775, will span from 22 January 2025 to 31 March 2026. Located in London and Chippenham (SN13 9GB), the procurement method used was a Single Source with Justification, and the award stage was concluded on 6 December 2024.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services for software integration and transition management to showcase their expertise. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in particular, can leverage their agility and specialised knowledge in such high-stakes projects where robust exit and transition assurances are critical. Organisations that have pivoted or expanded services in line with government defence programmes will find this opportunity well-suited for their growth ambitions. Better Group Limited's success in securing this contract highlights the competitiveness and capability required to operate in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Exit and Transition Assurance Services

Notice Description

Development of DIfD Services are a critical dependency of multiple Defence Programmes including ensuring that the MOD transitions safely out of the existing ATLAS contract. To ensure successful transition from these services, an Exit Assurance and Transition partner is required to assist with the continuation of transition and assurance activities associated with exit from ATLAS provided services to those delivered by the Authority.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-634f01b6-462e-465b-865b-fd6605d071ae
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08672106-97d3-415c-824e-01273036b79c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Single Source with Justification
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72227000 - Software integration consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,017,775 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,017,775 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
22 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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
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

BETTER GROUP LIMITED (T/A BETTERGOV

Further Information

Notice Documents

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