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Recruitment of a Strategic Police Advisor (PIP 4) Modification Notice

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, located in Glasgow, UK, is overseeing the recruitment of a Strategic Police Advisor under the title "Recruitment of a Strategic Police Advisor (PIP 4) Modification Notice." This procurement, classified under system implementation planning services, is currently at the contract update stage. The procurement involves a 540-day service contract which commenced on 19th January 2026. The awarded contract, valued at £149,166.67 GBP, is supplied by Ian Hunter Consultancy Ltd. A significant modification was noted due to unforeseen circumstances requiring additional service work.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses involved in project management consultancy, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive strategic advisory services. Firms specialising in system implementation and possessing robust capabilities to manage unforeseen service expansions would find this contract appealing. It particularly suits small to medium-sized enterprises, like Ian Hunter Consultancy Ltd, that are equipped to support complex investigations and adapt to changes in project scope efficiently. The service’s extensive duration offers sustained revenue potential and an opportunity for the successful bidder to strengthen their profile within public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Recruitment of a Strategic Police Advisor (PIP 4) Modification Notice

Notice Description

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051e4e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004874-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

72224100 - System implementation planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£284,166 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jonathan.mcniven101@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EX
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IAN HUNTER CONSULTANCY

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