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Crypt Key Services Close Support Partner

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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27 Jun 2025 at 12:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Crypt Key Services Close Support Partner" was conducted by the Ministry of Defence, located in Corsham, England. This contract is within the IT services industry, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support, classified under the CPV code 72000000. The procurement method used was a selective process, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender stage is complete, and the contract award was published on 27th June 2025, with the contract period running from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028. The project is valued at approximately £19.6 million. Delivery addresses include locations across the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT service provision, particularly those experienced in close support partnerships within defence contexts. Although the procurement process was selective, the sizeable contract value and long-term commitment highlight lucrative prospects for large-scale businesses, particularly those accustomed to engaging with government contracts. The successful supplier, PA Consulting Services Limited, is indicative of the potential for large enterprises to thrive in such projects by delivering innovative solutions and robust support services that align with operational priorities in defence sectors. Business growth can be realised through collaboration with stakeholders to enhance capabilities and deliver on strategic outcomes.

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Notice Title

Crypt Key Services Close Support Partner

Notice Description

A Close Support Partner (CSP) to support the Crypt Key Service (CKS) to deliver on several extant work packages, outputs and outcomes. The CSP will support the Programme in meeting priorities by working closely with a range of stakeholders to ensure capabilities meet operational priorities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-99414155-c916-4b2b-8931-c8f1ae08b416
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b3fa965-782c-4fc5-8190-0b57cc4aa9b5
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£19,630,109 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,630,109 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
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
CORSHAM
Postcode
SN13 9NR
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Corsham Ladbrook
Westminster Constituency
Chippenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PA CONSULTING SERVICES

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