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DEAN Support for the Defence Medical Academy

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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12 Sep 2025 at 13:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for IT support services for the Defence Medical Academy, under the project titled "DEAN Support for the Defence Medical Academy." This procurement, classified under the industry category of network management software services, fell under the "award" stage as of 12 September 2025. The contract was awarded to Centiant Intl Ltd, commencing on 1 November 2025 and concluding on 31 October 2027, with a total value of £387,890.74. The procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The project will be delivered in England, underpinning the Defence Medical Services at Whittington and supporting their overseas operations.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses experienced in providing comprehensive IT support and network management services, particularly those capable of ensuring the operational capability of critical infrastructure like the DEAN system. While SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises were not the focus of this procurement, the scale of the contract suggests significant growth potential for large businesses equipped to manage and maintain military-grade technology systems. Businesses keen on expanding their footprint in defence sector IT services could find similar tenders highly beneficial for scalable growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DEAN Support for the Defence Medical Academy

Notice Description

Introduced in 2019, DEAN is the learning infrastructure used by instructional staff and students at the DMA within Defence Medical Services Whittington (DMS (W)) and in support of overseas operations. The infrastructure has been successful in its aim to enable and deliver high quality blended learning. The DMA therefore has a requirement for comprehensive Information technology (IT) support services for DEAN. The requirement encompasses full technical support, maintenance, and management of the DMA's (IT) infrastructure, ensuring continuous operational capability and adherence to the highest standards of service delivery.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ce5d3245-3343-4772-9df9-ce5ec279442f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31a0d8c7-01b7-4f25-bb02-5ddf784093e2
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

72511000 - Network management software services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£387,890 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£387,890 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2027 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
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), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CENTIANT INTL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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