Award

Provision of ICS Ops Firm Base Support

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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09 Jun 2021 at 13:07

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is seeking to enhance its operations through the "Provision of ICS Ops Firm Base Support" contract, valued at £254,000. This contract, awarded on 1st June 2021, falls under the computer-related services industry category and is located in the South East of England. The procurement process was initiated as a tender through a selective method via a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services Framework for Digital Outcomes & Specialists. The contract period spans from 1st June 2021 to 31st May 2023, with the tender period having ended on 12th April 2021.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those capable of supporting digital infrastructure within military contexts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, as the tender explicitly invites participation from such entities. The focus on managing projects, like Defence Business Internet and telephony services, indicates a need for companies experienced in strategic IT support and telecommunications management, promising business growth potential in a competitive public procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of ICS Ops Firm Base Support

Notice Description

ICS Ops is responsible for setting policy and strategy for Firm Base ICS for the Army and for overall management of its delivery. In some cases this means holding Defence Digital to account for major programmes such as MODNET, Global Connectivity (GC) and Integrated User Services (IUS) (telephony and related services). In other cases there is a need for closer management of projects either directly or through HQ Regional Command. Such projects include Defence Business Internet (DBI) and the rationalisation of Firm Base telephony and miscellaneous services. Additional information: This Call-Off Contract was awarded via Crown Commercial Services Framework Digital Outcomes & Specialists following a further competition

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a9559ca1-f05c-4eb2-b88e-ed522feb0945
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69b4c636-ad29-414c-8249-8704141c92e1
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72500000 - Computer-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£254,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£254,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2021 - 31 May 2023 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
ANDOVER
Postcode
SP11 8HJ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

L.A. INTERNATIONAL COMPUTER CONSULTANTS

Further Information

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