Award

Provision of Integration as a Service (IaaS)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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28 Apr 2025 at 11:12

Award

03 Apr 2023 at 12:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has recently awarded a contract for the Provision of Integration as a Service (IaaS) to support the Army and Defence digital transformation initiatives. Managed by Army Digital Servicers (ADS), this contract is valued at £3,824,540 and will run from 1st June 2025 to 31st May 2027. The procurement process, classified under IT services (CPV code 72000000), included a selective method using a call-off from a framework agreement. The project, located in Andover, England, aimed to enhance the Ministry's Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) and associated gateways, aligning with the MoD's 'API First' directive. The award date was finalised on 24th April 2025.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT consultancy, software development, and support services, particularly those familiar with integration technology like WebMethods. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited given the procurement's suitability criteria. Successful engagement could lead to deeper ties with the Ministry of Defence and the potential for future projects, aiding business expansion within the public sector's IT service landscape. The existing supplier, Monitor Intelligence Services Ltd, underscores the strategic value SMEs can bring to such large-scale, digitally-focused projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Integration as a Service (IaaS)

Notice Description

On behalf of the Army and Defence, Army Digital Servicers (ADS) manages an Integration as a Service (IaaS) contract. This contract enables ADS to support Defence aspirations for digital transformation by offering key integration services (including MoD's 'Application Programming Interface (API) First' directive). They do this by exploiting software integrations tools such as WebMethods to sustain and maintain Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) and the various gateways these flow through. They also provide advice and guidance to the wider Army and Defence

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-96410eee-cdb2-4b42-bbd3-317a87cacc86
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7ebb06b-e4ac-48d9-9193-b026322b8451
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
£3,824,540 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,859,974 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2027 1-2 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
Jess Gray
Contact Email
jess.gray175@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ANDOVER
Postcode
SP11 8HJ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MONITOR INTELLIGENCE SERVICES

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