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Appivate Software Factory

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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16 Sep 2025 at 13:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed a public procurement process for the "Appivate Software Factory" project, targeting the IT services industry with a focus on consulting, software development, and support. The procurement method was selective, operating through a call-off from a framework agreement. This process culminated in an award on 16th September 2025 to PA Consulting Ltd. Based in the South West of the United Kingdom, with a specified delivery location in Corsham, the contract spans from 9th June 2025 to 31st October 2025 with a value of GBP 7,441,042.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses providing high-level IT services, particularly those capable of working within a selective procurement framework. While smaller enterprises and voluntary sector organisations were noted as unsuitable for this contract, companies with a large operating scale, similar to PA Consulting Ltd, are well-positioned to compete for such high-value government contracts. The Ministry of Defence’s procurement activities can foster business growth for those equipped to deliver comprehensive IT solutions to meet public sector demands.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Appivate Software Factory

Notice Description

CAN

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d6a61a15-d0f7-4887-ac7f-3bb6016bde4d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8d3f453-626e-443e-a50e-026ecbc57e00
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

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,441,042 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,441,042 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jun 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 1-6 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
Not specified
Contact Email
lydia.eacott101@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CORSHAM
Postcode
SN13 9NR
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Corsham Ladbrook
Westminster Constituency
Chippenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PA CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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