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13 Jun 2025 at 11:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Ministry of Defence involves the selection of a Defence Serious Crime Command Senior Investigating Officer for a Major Incident Room, classified under investigation services. The contracting authority, a central government public authority, is situated in London, United Kingdom. This tender is currently at the procurement stage with a competitive flexible procedure. Prospective suppliers are required to submit a Project Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) by 11th July 2025. Successful suppliers will be invited to tender, with the award decision expected by 13th October 2025, and the contract commencing on 17th October 2025 through to 16th October 2028.

This tender is a fantastic opportunity for businesses specialising in investigation services to expand their portfolio by working with one of the country's key government departments. Companies adept in providing high-quality investigative solutions and managing complex investigations are well-suited to compete. The selection process involves demonstrating experience and capability, making it a prime opportunity for businesses looking to establish themselves as reliable and proficient service providers in the governmental sector. Those successfully meeting the criteria could benefit from substantial engagement and revenue streams from the contract, valued at £275,000 GBP (excluding VAT).

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Defence Serious Crime Command Senior Investigating Officer for Major Incident Room

Notice Description

The Senior Investigative Officer (SIO) on specified crime investigations. They are accountable to chief officers for the conduct of the investigation. They manage the investigative response, and all resources associated with the investigation. They develop and implement strategies, procedures and systems that underpin the investigation and ensure the management and assessment of threat, risk and harm.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05485a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032213-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79720000 - Investigation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£275,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£275,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jun 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Oct 2025 - 16 Oct 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Ministry of Defence
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HB
Postcode Area
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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