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Defence Reform 2025

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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27 Jun 2025 at 08:18

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Defence Reform 2025" was conducted by the Ministry of Defence, located in Whitehall, London, England. This process, classified under the industry category of Business and Management Consultancy Services (CPV code 79400000), aimed to leverage consultancy expertise in addressing strategic outcomes for the UK's defence sector. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period closed on 21 March 2025, with the contract period scheduled from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. The total contract value was GBP 15,800,000, awarded to Bain & Company United Kingdom LLP.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for large consultancy firms capable of addressing the strategic objectives of the UK's Ministry of Defence. Given its focus on enhancing defence capabilities, supporting a resilient defence industry, and ensuring value for money, businesses specialising in management consultancy with a focus on defence sectors are particularly well-suited to leverage such opportunities. Such projects not only facilitate business growth through engagement with significant government contracts but also promote innovation and development within the UK economy.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Defence Reform 2025

Notice Description

Consultancy Services aligned to achieving the following - The objective for Defence Reform is to get us ready for the challenges ahead, setting defence at the heart of future security and success of the UK. It is designed to ensure the organisation can grip these challenges and better deliver my five strategic outcomes for the MOD: * A warfighting force ready and able to win today and in the future. * An organisation that delivers its commitment to NATO and extends our influence beyond the ability to fight through diplomacy and our development of other nations ability to defend themselves. * A thriving UK defence industry that is resilient and scalable and provides growth, jobs and innovation to our national economy. * An organisation that delivers value for money for the UK taxpayer, delivers capabilities faster, and is adaptable to future change. * A highly engaged organisation that values its people, enables everyone to fulfil their potential ad contribute to the security and defence of the nation

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fda9926-0c9c-49ff-acc1-82788e1821be
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,800,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 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

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
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

BAIN & COMPANY UNITED KINGDOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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