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HOLMES Strategic Advisor and Manager Modification Notice

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence in the United Kingdom is currently overseeing a procurement process titled "HOLMES Strategic Advisor and Manager Modification Notice" within the industry category of software programming and consultancy services. This contract is primarily focused on services, with its location being specified as the UK. The procurement stage of this tender has evolved through the award and contract update phases, with the contract being signed on 2nd June 2025 and as of the latest modification, extended to last for 540 days. An important adjustment in the contract involved extending the closing date from 16th September 2025 to 16th March 2026, along with increasing the contract value to £99,000. The procurement process followed is competitive and adheres to legal standards set out in the applicable legislation.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for firms specialising in software consultancy and strategic advisory roles. SMEs, like AC Doyle Ltd, which has secured the award, could significantly benefit from engaging with high-profile government contracts. Companies experienced in providing strategic advisory services within the software development sphere across the UK would be well-suited to compete. The contract's extension and increased value signify potential for ongoing partnerships and further involvement in government consultancy, presenting a promising avenue for business expansion within this specialised sector.

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Notice Title

HOLMES Strategic Advisor and Manager Modification Notice

Notice Description

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052b9b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029538-2025
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

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£99,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20258 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

AC DOYLE

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