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Value Added Software Agreement (VOSA)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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16 Sep 2025 at 14:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for a significant public contract titled "Value Added Software Agreement (VOSA)". This contract involves the resale of Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) software, and includes support and associated services. The contract is valued at £75,000,000 and spans over three years, from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2028. Located in the United Kingdom, this procurement falls under the industry category of Software package and information systems. It was carried out through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and is currently at the award stage, which concluded on 27th August 2025.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions, as it offers a long-term contract with a major government department. Large-scale enterprises with capabilities in providing comprehensive software packages and information systems support would find this tender particularly beneficial. Although it is not deemed suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, companies with an established track record in handling sizable public sector projects could leverage this contract for significant business growth. Partnering as a supplier to the Ministry of Defence could enhance a company's profile and open further avenues in public procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Value Added Software Agreement (VOSA)

Notice Description

3 year Contract for a Reseller of COTS software, support and associated services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5556c2c5-c9ac-4af1-b469-ae5835f87f93
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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 3-4 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
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Corsham Without
Westminster Constituency
Chippenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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