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Provision of Technical Assurance Support (TAS) - DINFO/Com 0291

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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29 May 2025 at 08:49

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09 May 2025 at 13:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is planning a procurement process titled "Provision of Technical Assurance Support (TAS) - DINFO/Com 0291", focusing on providing IT technical assurance for the Army. The industry category for this tender falls under IT services, including consulting, software development, internet, and support. The contract, targeting service provision, is anticipated to run from 30th April 2026 to 29th April 2028 and involves a gross contract value of up to £3,600,000. This procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a planned future notice date set for 28th November 2025. Located in the United Kingdom, this opportunity is suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as indicated by its suitability criteria.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in consulting, software development, internet services, and support. Companies with a focus on providing technical assurance to military or governmental bodies could leverage this contract to expand their portfolios and enhance their standing in the defence sector. SMEs are especially encouraged to compete, as the contract's design considers their participation. Engaging in this process could potentially lead to further collaboration with the Ministry of Defence, offering strategic growth and development prospects within the public sector IT domain.

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Notice Title

Provision of Technical Assurance Support (TAS) - DINFO/Com 0291

Notice Description

This requirement is for the provision of IT technical assurance for the Army

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050fca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028330-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Apr 2026 - 29 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Eleanor Pybus
Contact Email
eleanor.pybus100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ANDOVER
Postcode
SP11 8HJ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

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