Award

SM System for Resilience

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Award

15 Jun 2025 at 20:49

Award

25 May 2025 at 20:35

TenderUpdate

10 Apr 2025 at 16:23

TenderUpdate

09 Apr 2025 at 09:07

TenderUpdate

03 Apr 2025 at 00:17

Tender

28 Mar 2025 at 21:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has concluded a procurement process under the title "SM System for Resilience" aimed at enhancing the mental resilience within the Royal Navy Submarine Service. As part of this public procurement, the contract has been awarded to City St George’s, University of London, focusing on services in the development consultancy industry category. The entire process was conducted through an open procedure, allowing for comprehensive participation. With the procurement now at the award stage, the contract commenced on 12th June 2025 and will conclude on 30th June 2027. The project, located in the United Kingdom and valued at £903,600 (including VAT), highlights the emphasis placed on sustainable and integrated solutions for resilience in the armed forces.

This tender presents robust opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in development consultancy services with a focus on innovative mental resilience solutions. Companies that possess expertise in designing integrated systems and have a strong base in the United Kingdom would be well-positioned to compete in similar contracts. Furthermore, the open procedure employed by the MoD encourages a wide range of bidders, suggesting increased opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises that meet the selection criteria based on economic and technical capabilities. Engaging in such tenders can significantly enhance a business's portfolio and reputation as a service provider in the public sector.

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Notice Title

SM System for Resilience

Notice Description

There is a requirement in the Royal Navy (RN) Submarine Service to design, deliver, and evaluate a new integrated and sustainable system for resilience, specifically focused on the mental resilience (MR) of its people.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fa63
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032436-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£799,501 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£799,501 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£756,628 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£753,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
11 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
lee.culshaw100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO2 8BY
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CITY ST GEORGE’S, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON

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