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PS549

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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08 Apr 2025 at 13:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has successfully completed the recruitment process for three executive roles in the Service Delivery Directorate under the tender title PS549. This contract, addressing IT software development services, specifically aims to lead the Crypto & Defensive Cyber, Fixed Connectivity, and Mission Intelligence & Exploitation teams. The tender's procurement method was selective, carried out as a call-off from a framework agreement. With a contract value of £64,449.99 GBP, the awarded contract commenced on 2 April 2025 and will conclude on 10 June 2025, with primary delivery in Leeds (postal code LS1 2HL).

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in executive recruitment, particularly those with expertise in placing high-level service executives. Gatenby Sanderson Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise, was the appointed supplier for this contract, reflecting that SMEs are well positioned to compete in these tenders. The contract demands niche skills in IT software development services, steering growth potential for businesses with strong capabilities in cyber defence, connectivity solutions, and intelligence exploitation. This tender underscores the importance of executive search in adequately fulfilling complex and critical roles within defence digital programmes and services.

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Notice Title

PS549

Notice Description

The Service Delivery Directorate has a requirement to recruit 3 X SCS1 Service Executives to lead the Crypto & Defensive Cyber (C&DC), Fixed Connectivity (FXD CONN) and Mission Intelligence & Exploitation (MIX) Teams. These roles are critical to the delivery of Defence Digital Programmes and Services. The niche skillsets involved with each role requires executive search assistance to attract and recruit the appropriate SQEP.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-65a6b755-fee9-46bc-8899-55c48a209e0e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b175962-f331-4ea7-914a-3581dfc0980e
Current Stage
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72212517 - IT software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£64,449 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£64,449 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 10 Jun 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
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

GATENBY SANDERSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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