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Security Assurance Support to Defence Digital

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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25 Jul 2025 at 20:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract titled "Security Assurance Support to Defence Digital" under the award stage of the procurement process. The procurement, which falls under the technical support services category, involves providing security assurance guidance and support for projects including End User Services and Global Connectivity. Located in the United Kingdom, the contract was tendered using a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 27th March 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026, with an award value of £4,316,775. The buyer, Ministry of Defence, is based in London.

This contract represents a notable opportunity for technical support service firms, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to contribute expertise in security assurance within the defence sector. Business growth potential is significant for companies able to deliver comprehensive services, as evidenced by the engagement of People Source Consulting Ltd trading as Experis, who were awarded the contract. Companies specialising in defence technology, network security, and related services would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, benefiting from exposure and experience in delivering high-value projects for government clients.

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Notice Title

Security Assurance Support to Defence Digital

Notice Description

Provide Security Assurance guidance and support to various projects including, but not limited to, End User Services (EUS), Integrated User Services (IUS), Global Connectivity / Fixed Networks (GC/FN) and the Services they deliver.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6aaed608-6e45-4b63-aa81-db7be9101333
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e32ef92-23b9-4fad-bb1a-3fa8e4ba7fd4
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71356300 - Technical support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,316,775 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,316,775 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 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

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

PEOPLE SOURCE CONSULTING LTD TRADING AS EXPERIS

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