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NGCN Client Team Security SME support

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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01 May 2025 at 10:38

Summary of the contracting process

The contract titled "NGCN Client Team Security SME support" was procured by the Ministry of Defence, focusing on providing IT services, specifically in consulting, software development, Internet, and security support. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with Amethyst Risk Management Ltd appointed as the supplier. This contract, valued at £127,993, runs from 1st July 2024 to 31st October 2024. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the services are required in Basingstoke, Hampshire. Key procurement dates included the tender period ending on 30th June 2024 and the award date being 1st July 2024.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in IT services and security architecture. With the contract being awarded to Amethyst Risk Management Ltd, which also fits the SME profile, it highlights the government's inclination towards supporting smaller enterprises capable of delivering such specialised services. Businesses with expertise in security consultancy and framework contracts should consider similar opportunities within the public procurement market to expand their service portfolio and secure contracts that involve maintaining high security standards for governmental projects.

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Notice Title

NGCN Client Team Security SME support

Notice Description

Provision of security, security architecture and general architecture services for NGCN until such time as the incoming delivery partner is stood up and fully functional. The service will ensure that Security aspects of the project are maintained to an acceptable standard.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8f84dc29-3645-4f12-babe-6bad5d8d2a2d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8355c55d-82de-4f06-84a3-b60dda9ee3e3
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

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£127,993 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£127,993 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2024 - 31 Oct 2024 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
James Barker
Contact Email
james.barker159@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44300164888

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

AMETHYST RISK MANAGEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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