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BMfS Programme Commercial Support

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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01 Apr 2026 at 12:18

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed the awarding of a contract for "BMfS Programme Commercial Support," relating to IT services including consulting, software development, Internet and support. The contract, valued at £1,669,595 GBP, was awarded to Capita Procurement Solutions on 31st March 2026, with the award notice published the following day. This selective procurement involved a call-off from a framework agreement. The services are required across diverse regions including England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, beginning 1st April 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2027. Although this procurement process does not focus on SMEs or VCSE, it represents a significant opportunity within the IT services industry category.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for large enterprises with capabilities in providing comprehensive IT consulting and commercial support. Given the procurement method's focus on a framework agreement, businesses that are already part of such frameworks are well-positioned to leverage their existing procurement arrangements. The scope covers various regions within the UK, providing geographical expansion opportunities for firms looking to enhance their operational footprint. Large-scale providers with previous experience in supporting governmental IT infrastructures, particularly those accredited in framework agreements, would find this procurement advantageous for solidifying their presence in government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BMfS Programme Commercial Support

Notice Description

Commercial Support to the BMfS programme.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ca818130-0348-424f-97d5-031d54475d8e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a7b5a5d-5f35-44dd-b040-dca56d468da0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
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
£1,669,595 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,669,595 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAPITA PROCUREMENT SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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