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OAS - Application Support Partner

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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16 Jan 2025 at 10:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract titled "OAS - Application Support Partner" for the provision of 2nd and 3rd line support for the OAS programme. This procurement falls under the "Information systems or technology planning services" and "Information technology services" categories and will be primarily located in the South West region of the United Kingdom, with postal code BS34 8JH. The procurement method used was selective, utilizing a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, worth GBP 6,560,547, will commence on 18th December 2024 and conclude on 30th November 2027. The tender period ended on 29th November 2024, and the award was announced on 16th January 2025.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in information technology and support services to engage with a major government body. The project offers significant growth potential, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, which are noted as suitable for this contract. As the successful supplier, IBM UK LTD will be delivering the contracted services, offering experience and stability to the project. Businesses with a focus on delivering high-quality IT support services and those capable of operating within a framework agreement procurement process would find this type of tender well-suited to their capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

OAS - Application Support Partner

Notice Description

2nd & 3rd line support for OAS programme

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-919400e6-48fc-4098-b734-9b92765b5ca1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdd880e5-965b-4c19-b9ca-2c58743f96b1
Current Stage
Award
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72222200 - Information systems or technology planning services

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,560,547 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,560,545 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
18 Dec 2024 - 30 Nov 2027 2-3 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 0AP
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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Corsham Ladbrook
Westminster Constituency
Chippenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IBM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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