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External Support to Lead Solution Architecture

DIGITAL DEFENCE LIMITED

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28 Feb 2025 at 15:01

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Summary of the contracting process

Digital Defence Limited has awarded a contract titled "External Support to Lead Solution Architecture" within the technical support services industry category. The contract, awarded to AtkinsRéalist UK Ltd, is designed to provide support to Service Owner areas within Defence Digital, ensuring solution and technical architecture compliance, interoperability, and situational awareness of technical and security matters. The procurement process is at the award stage, with the contract period set to begin on 14th October 2024 and end on 31st March 2025. This project is located in England, United Kingdom, and has a total value of £1,390,985.45, initiated through a selective procurement method from a framework agreement.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing technical and architectural support services. SMEs, in particular, will find this contract beneficial to demonstrate their capabilities in handling complex technical and security architecture within the defence sector. Companies specialising in technical support, solution assurance, and interoperability across defence systems are well-suited to compete in similar future procurements. For businesses looking to expand their portfolio within the defence industry, securing a contract with an organisation like Digital Defence Limited can lead to sustained growth and enhanced industry reputation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Support to Lead Solution Architecture

Notice Description

Support to Service Owner areas within Defence Digital to assure and advise the Service Owners on all aspects of solution and technical architecture ensuring compliance with extant solutions and interoperability. This includes providing situational awareness of technical and security matters across Defence and its partners, whilst providing an independent solution assurance function to the Service Owners and the Project teams.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9f9f7eb2-73a1-4b4c-ae76-39ce7e667b7c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f7826bc-65ea-4f94-a8d4-1ce60dc88500
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71356300 - Technical support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,390,985 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,390,985 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
13 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
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
DIGITAL DEFENCE LIMITED
Contact Name
Justin Johnson
Contact Email
justin.johnson258@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07510474967

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN4 6JP
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Nene Valley
Westminster Constituency
Northampton South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATKINSRÉALIS

Further Information

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