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ESIAM-SCDP

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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24 Nov 2025 at 13:59

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, based in London, has successfully completed the procurement process for the Operational Service Management Programme titled "ESIAM-SCDP," under the industry category of technical support services. The procurement, which uses a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, pertains to the integration and management of Defence Digital Service Providers. This contract, valued at £17,705,710, commenced on 3rd November 2025 and will end on 30th April 2027. The tender period concluded on 3rd March 2025, with the contract award date being 3rd November 2025. The services are to be delivered within the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those experienced in IT Service Management, Service Integration and Management (SIAM), and transformational change. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capability in P3M and service delivery are particularly well-placed to benefit from similar future opportunities. Companies capable of contributing to continuous improvement and upskilling government personnel will also find a good fit in this kind of collaboration, as demonstrated by the award of the contract to PA Consulting Services Limited. This project not only provides a substantial contract value but also facilitates the establishment of long-term engagements with the Ministry of Defence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ESIAM-SCDP

Notice Description

The Operational Service Management (OSM) Team requires the provision of an exemplary multifunction Service Capability Delivery Partner (SCDP) to continue the successful integration and management of multiple Defence Digital Service Providers and Delivery of successful ESIAM change projects. The OSM Programme need a team of skilled personnel with experience of P3M, IT Service Management, Service Integration and Management (SIAM) and complex transformational change. The SCDP should support continuous improvement of the P3M and upskilling of the Crown Servants where appropriate.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9b5ac29c-8d47-416f-8280-67a4b1c9ec36
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52ac6633-a763-4d92-9948-57a3adf52adc
Current Stage
Award
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
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
£17,705,710 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,705,710 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 30 Apr 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
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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

PA CONSULTING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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