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Critical Friend Reviews - FMC

ATOMIC WEAPONS ESTABLISHMENT

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09 Apr 2025 at 08:37

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) based in Aldermaston, Reading, has completed a procurement process for the provision of critical friend reviews on a range of FMC sourcing strategies. The procurement was categorised under government services, specifically procurement consultancy services, and the contract was awarded to the Cabinet Office located in Westminster, London. This direct procurement method did not involve competition and the contract, valued at £49,950, is scheduled to run from 23rd April 2025 to 30th April 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in government and procurement strategies. Companies in the consultancy and advisory industry, especially those focusing on public sector services, are well-suited to engage in similar contracts. Participating in such procurement processes can enhance their portfolio, foster strategic relationships with central government entities, and provide a steady stream of revenue.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Critical Friend Reviews - FMC

Notice Description

Provision of critical friend review/reports on a range of FMC sourcing strategies over a 5 month term - Cost PS49,950

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ff4c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013837-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

75131000 - Government services

79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,950 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
22 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ATOMIC WEAPONS ESTABLISHMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
defcomrcl-systemsguidance@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG7 4PR
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Aldermaston
Westminster Constituency
Reading West and Mid Berkshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CABINET OFFICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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