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Specialist Architecture Consultancy Support

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract titled "Specialist Architecture Consultancy Support" under the CPV classification "Systems and technical consultancy services". This tender is a selective procurement awarded via a call-off from a framework agreement within G-Cloud Lot 3: Cloud Support. The contract, valued at £71,500, was published on 22 October 2024, with activities starting on 6 September 2024 and ending on 31 March 2026. The procurement, now at the award stage, is based in England with a delivery location postal code of SN13 9GB. The buyer organisation, located in London, can be contacted through Joe Lloyd.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in architecture and consultancy services, especially those with expertise in digital roadmaps and defence innovation. It is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as indicated by the suitability requirements. Companies with a focus on technical consultancy within the systems domain could expand their market presence by participating in frameworks such as this, which aid in forming strategic relationships with large public sector bodies like the Ministry of Defence.

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Notice Title

Specialist Architecture Consultancy Support

Notice Description

The provision of expert support/resource (subject matter experts) for Defence Innovation team to deliver: Specialist Architecture consultancy to support the DD Innovation Architecture team. Specialist Architecture consultancy to support the Digital Roadmaps work. Awarded via G-Cloud Lot 3: Cloud Support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f03bc7b9-01f9-4546-a170-44ab122a5fca
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6db0289d-3c1c-4cad-a735-410cbdbc5ec3
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£71,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£71,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
5 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 years
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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIZZDESIGN

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