Award

715730501 CAN

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

08 Jan 2026 at 10:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed a procurement process for "Procurement of digital programme management resource to manage critical services" within the IT services sector, as reflected by its CPV classification of 72000000. This service-oriented procurement focused on the UK region, was finalised on 8th January 2026, involved a contract awarded to PA Consulting Services Limited valued at £130,680. Employing a "limited" procurement method, the contract was awarded without prior publication of a call for competition, justified by its alignment with the CCS DIPS framework agreement and certain national security considerations. The procurement stage has reached completion with the contract being actively signed since 1st January 2026.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for enterprises adept in providing IT consulting, software development, and support services. Large-scale businesses with capabilities in handling sensitive projects within secure frameworks would find this tender suitable. Despite the restricted nature of publication, it underscores the demand for organisations that can deliver highly specialised digital management resources in alignment with stringent security standards, essential for maintaining operational integrity within defence services.

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Notice Title

715730501 CAN

Notice Description

Procurement of digital programme management resource to manage critical services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of specialist services under a secure framework agreement. Due to the sensitive nature of the requirement, detailed information is withheld in accordance with Regulation 21 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

Procurement Information

The contract was awarded under the CCS DIPS framework agreement in accordance with Regulation 33 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. No further call for competition was required as the framework was lawfully established following a competitive process. Due to the sensitive nature of the services and associated security considerations, full contract details are withheld in accordance with Regulation 21 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Disclosure would compromise national security and operational integrity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060193
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001328-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£130,680 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20261 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
ABBEY WOOD
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PA CONSULTING SERVICES

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