Award

CHAT Services, Design, Build and Migration

DIGITAL DEFENCE LIMITED

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19 Mar 2025 at 16:55

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "CHAT Services, Design, Build and Migration," is led by Defence Digital's MOD (DIGITAL DEFENCE LIMITED). The contract focuses on the migration of Chat Services in the Fixed Environment to a MOD Cloud SECRET. This critical project includes user, room, and interoperability migrations while maintaining operational chat services. The project falls under the industry category of technical support services (CPV: 71356300) and is located in England, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is the Award stage, having commenced on 4 November 2024 and concluding on 31 July 2025. The procurement method was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with a contract value of £240,120. The tender period ended on 28 October 2024.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in cloud migration services and technical support within the defence sector. SMEs are encouraged to compete, as the suitability criteria accommodate such enterprises. Businesses capable of managing secure cloud environments and ensuring seamless operational transitions will find this tender particularly relevant. The awarded contract to Cadmidium Services Limited underscores the emphasis on expertise and reliability. Engaging in this procurement can enhance a company’s portfolio and provide significant growth potential through high-profile government projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CHAT Services, Design, Build and Migration

Notice Description

Defence Digital's (DD) MOD Chat Services in the Fixed Environment are planned to migrate from the OEHE to a MOD Cloud SECRET. The project is to successfully migrate Chat Services, including users, rooms and interoperability from the OEHE hosting environment to new cloud infrastructure. Throughout the transition chat services must be maintained to operational users on fixed and deployed systems.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fb14f7b6-0075-430c-b989-87236242c456
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf45af08-9976-440e-94e9-13523b802241
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71356300 - Technical support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,120 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£240,120 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
4 Nov 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 6-12 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
DIGITAL DEFENCE LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN4 6JP
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
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
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Nene Valley
Westminster Constituency
Northampton South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CADMIDIUM SERVICES

Further Information

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