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Catman Support 25/27

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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27 Oct 2025 at 09:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Catman Support 25/27" was undertaken by the Ministry of Defence, located in London, England. This contracting process falls under the industry category of "Procurement consultancy services" and was managed through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded on 22nd October 2025 to Future Purchasing Consulting Limited. The tender period concluded on 1st August 2025, and the contract will be executed from 26th August 2025 to 31st March 2026. The total contract value is £2,300,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in procurement consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in particular would find this tender opportunity beneficial due to its alignment with their capabilities. Companies that are capable of providing category management support within the defence sector would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future, supporting growth through partnerships with large governmental bodies like the Ministry of Defence. Securing such contracts can enhance business credibility and provide a stable stream of work over the specified contract period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Catman Support 25/27

Notice Description

Category Management Support for MOD for 25/26

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c23efd63-f2a4-4476-bcea-ee70ada7319d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/064c88a7-6137-496d-9f11-697a1b044977
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,300,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
25 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 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
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

FUTURE PURCHASING CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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