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Support and Development Services

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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04 Feb 2025 at 12:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Support and Development Services" within the industry category of system and support services (CPV: 72250000). This contract pertains to support and development services for the CASH system and was awarded through a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. The procurement stage is at the award stage, and the contract was officially signed on 1st October 2024. The service delivery is expected to take place within the UK, with a total contract value amounting to £19,353.96.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in system and support services, particularly those with capabilities in point of sale (POS) software and technical system support. Mentor Business Systems Limited, the awarded supplier, exemplifies the type of company well-suited to such contracts, being a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Huddersfield. Other SMEs in related fields could benefit from similar future opportunities by showcasing their technical prowess and ability to meet specific support requirements. Subcontracting opportunities also exist, which can help smaller firms enter the public sector market and foster business growth.

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Notice Title

Support and Development Services

Notice Description

Support and development services for the CASH system

Lot Information

Lot 1

Support and development services for the CASH system

Procurement Information

The Public Contract Regulations 32 (b) (i) and (ii) Competition is absent for technical reasons. Software support of the system by the OEM.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04db6a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003621-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48110000 - Point of sale (POS) software package

72250000 - System and support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£19,353 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
hannah.mcneill100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHRIVENHAM
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MENTOR BUSINESS SYSTEMS

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