Tender

CSM Transformation Partner

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

02 Apr 2026 at 11:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is seeking a Transformation Delivery Partner for its Corporate Services Management (CSM) Programme, focusing on the Phase 3 Transition and Implementation (T&I) phase. This procurement process is in the tender stage and involves the deployment of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution and implementing a new shared service operating model across various regions including the United Kingdom, Europe, and other global locations. The tender was issued on 2nd April 2026, with a bid submission deadline of 22nd May 2026. The contract will be awarded by 13th August 2026, with an expected start date of 18th August 2026. This selective procurement process, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement, falls under the Information Technology Services industry category, with the contract valued at £61 million.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in project, programme, and portfolio management, particularly those adept in large-scale IT transformation projects. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, offering a platform for those with expertise in ERP deployment, shared services, and strategic change management to partner with a major government body. Businesses with a strong capability in managing business change activities, workforce transition, and policy design will find this project particularly aligned with their skill set, enabling them to expand their portfolio in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSM Transformation Partner

Notice Description

The Corporate Services Management Programme is looking to procure a Transformation Delivery partner to support the Phase 3 T&I Phase. The T&I phase will include (as a minimum) build, test, implement and transition of the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution into business as usual; implementation of a new shared service operating model; associated business change and engagement activity to supplement a client-side led activity. The Transformation Delivery Partner Contract The indicative scope of the Transformation Delivery Partner Contract is as follows: The Transformation Delivery Partner will lead on the coordination and delivery of all the business change activities needed to support the successful deployment of the new technologies. This includes as a minimum: - Starting earlier than the System Implementation Delivery Partner and helping MOD prepare for the T&I phase. - Supporting the planning and delivery of the functional models and Shared Services Operating Model transformation prior to CSM go-lives - Supporting the business change activities (Non-solution) - Supporting the delivery of workforce benefits realisation and transition plans - Supporting the policy design work and change engagement needed (particularly in the HR taxonomy) to enable adoption of the solution - Supporting the benefits realisation refresh and planning This procurement will be undertaken using Digital and IT Professional Services (DIPS) - RM6249 Lot 5 Project, Programme and Portfolio Management (P3M). This is our intended timeline but, for a range of reasons, dates can change. We will tell you when the timeline changes. Issue Tender 02/04/26 Clarification period starts 07/04/26 Supplier Information Day (Times TBC) 10/04/26 Bid Clarification Deadline 24/04/26 Deadline for publication of responses to Clarification Questions 01/05/26 Bid Submission Deadline 22/05/26 Demonstrations 29/05/26 - 05/06/26 Tender Evaluation and Moderation Completed 16/06/26 Preferred Tenderer 01/07/26 Stand still period 03/08/26 - 12/08/26 Contract Award 13/08/26 Expected commencement date for Contract(s) 08/08/26

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25c8d1b7-f9fe-4d35-80e4-f5cad779ef68
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£61,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
22 May 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Aug 2026 - 17 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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