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71577453 - Red Team 3 -25

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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11 Mar 2026 at 16:13

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Red Team 3 - 25 - Red Shoe capability," undertaken by the Ministry of Defence, is in the award stage. This falls under the industry category of defence and security, specifically addressing research consultancy services. The contract has been awarded to Accenture UK Limited as the supplier. Key dates to note include the contract period, which started on 12th February 2026 and is set to end on 31st March 2026. The procurement was executed using a direct method without competition, as it is below the threshold. The Ministry of Defence, located in Corsham, United Kingdom, serves as the buying organisation.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for companies specialising in defence and security services, particularly those offering research consultancy capabilities. Businesses with expertise in such services, especially SMEs like Accenture UK Limited, are well-suited for competing in similar future contracts. Engaging in these government defence contracts can enhance business portfolios and establish relationships with central government authorities. The procurement method, being direct and below threshold, suggests that businesses focusing on tailored, specialised service offerings may find advantageous opportunities in similar contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

71577453 - Red Team 3 -25

Notice Description

Red Team 3 - 25 - Red Shoe capability.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066796
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021955-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£117,239 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
CORSHAM
Postcode
SN13 9NR
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Corsham Ladbrook
Westminster Constituency
Chippenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCENTURE

Further Information

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