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ROSA Technical Support

DIGITAL DEFENCE LIMITED

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19 Jun 2025 at 13:14

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Summary of the contracting process

Digital Defence Limited has concluded a contracting process titled "ROSA Technical Support" under the category of technical support services. This process, initiated by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and conducted through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement, is aimed at enhancing secret ICT capabilities within the defence estate across the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £148,136, was awarded to Actica Consulting Limited on 1st August 2024, with the service period extending to 31st March 2025. The procurement process has reached the award stage, and the awarded contract notice was published on 19th June 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in technical support services for the defence and governmental sectors. Given the scope of the project, businesses with expertise in secure information technologies can leverage this contract to expand their market presence and solidify partnerships within the public sector. The successful bidder, Actica Consulting Limited, demonstrates the critical role SMEs can play in supporting large-scale government projects, highlighting a favourable environment for similarly positioned firms aiming to engage in future government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ROSA Technical Support

Notice Description

The MOD has invested in Rosa. Rosa is deployed across government and supports the increase of secret ICT across the defence estate at pace. It is also the only system that currently provides the capability to access secret information services remotely. This proved an essential capability to support MOD during the nation's response to COVID-19 and continues to provide huge benefit to MOD.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cd23da82-1853-4559-9149-dd9fc272fedd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/174221da-85d8-42e1-b952-a2beaeb6532d
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
£48,136 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£148,136 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 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
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
Not specified
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Nene Valley
Westminster Constituency
Northampton South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACTICA CONSULTING

Further Information

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