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WiD (Women in defeence) Mentoring Pairings

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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01 May 2025 at 10:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "WiD (Women in Defence) Mentoring Pairings," managed by the Ministry of Defence, is classified under the IT services category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support. Based in London, the procurement was conducted through a selective method, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. This process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded on September 20, 2023. The contract period began on September 21, 2023, and will conclude on June 6, 2024. The main objective of the programme is to enhance representation and inclusion across industries and societal sectors. The contract involves services valued at GBP 12,800, located in Farnham, Surrey.

This procurement presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage with and provide IT services tailored to the Ministry of Defence's inclusivity initiatives. Companies with expertise in consultancy and software development, particularly those with experience working within the scope of public sector framework agreements, stand to benefit. The nature of the contract, aimed at promoting inclusivity, suggests that businesses committed to diversity and representation would align well with the contract's objectives. Moving Ahead Limited, an SME, was chosen as the supplier, indicating the potential for similarly sized enterprises to succeed with such tenders.

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Notice Title

WiD (Women in defeence) Mentoring Pairings

Notice Description

Programme is to accelerate representation and inclusion within the participating organisations and across industries, sectors, and society

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-95cbb304-8517-4432-936b-057beef0925e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a1ba6cc-0d7c-45c1-85db-c66325eb47ab
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
£12,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
20 Sep 2023 - 6 Jun 2024 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

MOVING AHEAD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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