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Provision of the service to deliver and enable Dstl on MoDCloud Centre of Excellence (DoMCCOE).

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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01 Jul 2025 at 08:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) has completed the selective procurement process for IT services to deliver and support the Dstl on MoDCloud Centre of Excellence. The contract was awarded to Actica Consulting on 10 June 2025, with the contract period commencing on 11 June 2025 and ending on 30 April 2026. Located in Salisbury, England (postcode SP4 0JQ), this contract falls under the category of consulting, software development, Internet, and support services. The process involved a call-off from a framework agreement, ensuring an efficient selection of a suitable supplier. The total contract value is GBP 1,615,848. Key deadlines included the tender period, which ended on 9 June 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for large-scale IT service providers to engage with public sector projects, particularly those specializing in comprehensive IT consultancy and support services. Though not open to SMEs or voluntary and community social enterprises, such contracts create potential for growth and long-term partnerships with public sector organisations. Businesses with the capacity to work within framework agreements and deliver high-quality, strategic IT solutions will find this opportunity particularly aligned with their growth ambitions in the public sector IT consulting arena.

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Notice Title

Provision of the service to deliver and enable Dstl on MoDCloud Centre of Excellence (DoMCCOE).

Notice Description

Awarded contract, published for transparency purposes

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a8829a9f-24e3-46c8-b555-5aac8a42d21a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a144019a-a3ae-46e0-b45d-cda6e17279cb
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
£1,615,848 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,615,850 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
10 Jun 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
digitalcommercial@dstl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP4 0JQ
Post Town
Salisbury
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
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACTICA CONSULTING

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