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PICASSO Client Support June

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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29 May 2026 at 16:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "PICASSO Client Support June" was conducted by the Ministry of Defence, based in London, England. This tender, classified under the CPV code 72590000 for computer-related professional services, is part of the Ministry of Defence's ongoing efforts to provide client-side support to the category A Image program, known as the PICASSO programme. The tender process was selective and involved a call-off from a framework agreement, which reached the award stage with the award being made on 11th May 2026. The contract, valued at £942,074, is set to run from 1st June 2026 to 30th June 2026.

This contract presents opportunities for large companies in the IT support and services industry that specialise in government contracts and have the capability to deliver advanced computer-related professional services. Businesses positioned to take on such contracts can leverage their expertise in navigating government frameworks to gain a competitive edge and expand their portfolio by engaging with a prestigious client like the Ministry of Defence. This opportunity is less suited for SMEs and VCSEs, as indicated by the procurement suitability criteria.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PICASSO Client Support June

Notice Description

Client-side support to category A programme; Image (PICCASSO programme)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-796ee846-8abf-4671-a513-dc607af21b6b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5890aac-84ea-4d58-ae86-7b586034d4d0
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
£942,074 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£942,074 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 30 days
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

CGI IT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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