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Relativity OFFICIAL Deployment

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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11 Sep 2025 at 13:33

Summary of the contracting process

The "Relativity OFFICIAL Deployment" contracting process was conducted by the Ministry of Defence in the United Kingdom. The contract involves research and development services, specifically the deployment and licensing of Relativity software. This procurement is classified under the "services" industry category and was carried out through a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. The procurement falls outside the standard scope, following the CCS Framework Call-off award. The process has reached the award stage, being completed on 11th September 2025, with a contract signed on 11th August 2025. The project location is in the UK, and the contract was awarded to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large consultancy firms experienced in research and development services related to software deployment. Companies with expertise in servicing defence sectors, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality consultancy and technical support, would find this opportunity aligns with their strategic goals. Such businesses could leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio within the governmental defence sector, showcasing their capabilities in managing projects under the guidance of a major ministry such as the Ministry of Defence.

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Notice Title

Relativity OFFICIAL Deployment

Notice Description

Deployment of Relativity at OFFICIAL, including licensing for one year

Lot Information

Lot 1

Deployment of Relativity at OFFICIAL, including licensing for one year

Procurement Information

CCS Framework Call-off award

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0598b4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055851-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£630,955 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
matthew.mcmullan104@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HB
Post Town
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS

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