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ThinkProject Academy for DEOP and Clyde

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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02 Apr 2026 at 12:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, located in Lichfield, England, has completed the contracting process for "ThinkProject Academy for DEOP and Clyde," focused on software support and supply services. This procurement falls under the selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the award granted to ThinkProject UK Limited. The contract, valued at £41,352 GBP, will run from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027, applicable to the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement process reached the award stage on 30 March 2026, with the official announcement published on 2 April 2026.

This contract offers substantial growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale businesses specialising in software support and supply services. While the Ministry of Defence did not specify suitability for SMEs or VCSEs, companies with significant capabilities in software solutions stand to benefit from engaging with the needs outlined in this contract. The framework and call-off nature of this procurement method can facilitate future collaborations within the governmental software sector, enhancing adaptability and strengthening business networks across multiple territories and sectors.

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Notice Title

ThinkProject Academy for DEOP and Clyde

Notice Description

contract award notice for awarded contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7e1a32b5-9edf-4c28-a829-119b8b9e8aca
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36316fd9-5c38-4831-8365-be9d2327b2b5
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£41,352 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£41,352 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20265 days ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 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
LICHFIELD
Postcode
WS14 9PY
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lichfield
Electoral Ward
Whittington & Streethay
Westminster Constituency
Tamworth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THINKPROJECT

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