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Case Officer Assurance Support

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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05 Jan 2026 at 16:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has concluded the procurement process for "Case Officer Assurance Support" services under the CORTISONE Programme. This process falls under the services category of "System quality assurance assessment and review services". The location for delivery is specified as SN139NR, England. The procurement method was selective, executed via a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process was completed with an award status as "active" as of 28th November 2025, with the contract period running from 1st December 2025 to 30th November 2026. The total contract value stands at £372,000, with key responsibilities including support across various Defence Medical Information Services workstreams, early project engagement, risk identification, and assurance strategy development.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in delivering system quality assurance and associated consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in the defence sector. Companies like SMEs, due to the outlined suitability criteria, are well-positioned to provide tailored solutions under this high-value contract. The services will require organisations adept in technical oversight, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory compliance, enhancing operational capabilities and reinforcing strategic growth in the defence assurance domain.

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Notice Title

Case Officer Assurance Support

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of Case Officer Assurance Services to support the Defence Medical Information Services (MedIS) within the CORTISONE Programme. The supplier will deliver assurance support and expert advice across all workstreams, including CORTISONE, Live Service, and DMICP, addressing critical skills shortages within the Buyer's organisation. The service will encompass early engagement with projects, review of technical and business requirements, risk identification, and the development of assurance strategies aligned with Defence Enterprise Architectures and MOD policies. Key deliverables include guidance and assessment, support to design reviews,technical release readiness assessments, reporting, collaboration, audit register maintenance, and data analysis to ensure compliance, quality, and operational performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ff42e863-a272-416e-be13-cfe040e48a3a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/416959ee-1d11-452e-a11a-f2b23133644f
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

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


CPV Codes

72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£372,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£186,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 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
Not specified
Contact Email
ukstratcomdd-ies-mix-com-medis@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

EXPERIS

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