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Solution Architecture Services

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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20 Oct 2025 at 10:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for "Solution Architecture Services" within the Defence Digital sector, focusing on technical support services. This tender, identified by ID "PS405," encompasses the provision of solution and technical architecture services, ensuring compliance and interoperability within Defence and its partners, across the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract period spanning from 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2026. The contract, valued at £713,206, was awarded to KPMG LLP, and the awarded status was activated on 1st October 2025. The industry category is services under CPV code 71356300. The conclusion of the tender period was on 3rd March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the technical support and solution architecture sectors, especially those capable of providing independent solution assurance and maintaining situational awareness of technical, data, and security matters. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly aligned to benefit from this opportunity, as indicated by the procurement's suitability requirements. Companies with capabilities in technical compliance and interoperability will find this tender a valuable chance to expand their business footprint and potentially secure further opportunities within the Defence sector.

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Notice Title

Solution Architecture Services

Notice Description

Capability to Service Owner areas within Defence Digital to provide and assure all aspects of solution and technical architecture ensuring compliance with extant solutions and interoperability. This includes providing situational awareness of technical, data and security matters across Defence and its partners, whilst providing an independent solution assurance function to the Service Owners and the Project teams.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-935d3663-a0c8-4ac9-8dee-f62c27c2e698
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7856caad-57cd-4e58-aa74-29a57c06125a
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71356300 - Technical support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£855,847 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£713,206 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
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

KPMG

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