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PS398- EUS Commercial Support

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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19 Mar 2025 at 09:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed a public procurement process titled "PS398- EUS Commercial Support" under the industry category of Computer-related professional services (CPV code 72590000). This selective procurement was done through a call-off from a framework agreement, targeting both the London and South West regions of the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £191,000, commenced on 24th January 2024 and will conclude on 31st March 2025. Key dates included the end of the tender period on 20th January 2024, with the award being made on 21st January 2024. The tender process, now in the award stage, involved strategic procurement projects, market engagement, and supplier relationship management.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs involved in providing professional services in the IT sector. Businesses experienced in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiation, and contract management will find this contract especially relevant. The project includes tasks such as developing procurement strategies, conducting market intelligence, and collaborating with stakeholders to refine service requirements and contract terms. SMEs with robust capabilities in these areas will be well-positioned to compete for and benefit from such contracts. The awarded supplier for this contract is Capita Business Services Limited.

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Notice Title

PS398- EUS Commercial Support

Notice Description

* Lead strategic procurement projects across a variety of categories, predominantly Professional Services * Create strategic sourcing strategies * Conduct market engagement and market intelligence reports where necessary * Create and manage relationships with suppliers * Support negotiations * Maintain the schedule of and plans for procurements * Writing and editing tender documents * Contributing the development of contract terms and conditions alongside Buyer core commercial team and legal * Working with stakeholders and subject matter experts to incorporate service requirements into requirements specification schedules * Contributing to development of pricing mechanisms, service levels and services credit mechanism

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9e26c901-df81-453d-adbe-67b016f78040
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb82e184-8271-4f16-b7ac-27491de8de63
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72590000 - Computer-related professional services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£191,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£191,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
24 Jan 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-2 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
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
TLI London, TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAPITA BUSNIESS SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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