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End User Services P3M Managed Service (DIPS Direct Award)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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15 Apr 2026 at 13:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, based in Corsham, England, has completed its procurement process for the End User Services P3M Managed Service under the IT services category. This selective procurement was conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement, culminating in an active contract award to Atkins Realis on 31 March 2026. The contract spans from 1 April 2026 to 30 September 2026, with a total value of £1,317,484. Key delivery will occur in the vicinity of postal code SN13 9NR. The tender period ended on the last day of March 2026, marking the transition into the award stage.

This contract represents significant business growth potential for companies adept in IT services, especially those specialising in Portfolio, Programme and Project Management (P3M). Large enterprises such as Atkins Realis, which manage extensive programmes, are particularly well-suited to leverage such opportunities within the Ministry of Defence's service executive portfolio. Though the procurement process does not favour SMEs or VCSEs, it offers thriving prospects for large firms capable of fulfilling complex IT service requirements. This managed service contract offers a substantial platform for expanding influence in the government sector for established players in IT consultancy and support services.

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Notice Title

End User Services P3M Managed Service (DIPS Direct Award)

Notice Description

The requirement is for the provision of a managed service to deliver Portfolio, Programme and Project Management (P3M) requirements for a range of projects that are part of the End User Services Service Executive Portfolio.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dc17ecc8-ea62-4a4d-96ad-d3f2efdca481
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe887449-cf92-46b6-a041-65fcbde317d7
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
£1,317,484 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,317,484 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Corsham Ladbrook
Westminster Constituency
Chippenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATKINS REALIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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