Planning

BMfS - Defence Support Service Integration

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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13 May 2026 at 11:32

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

13 May 2026 at 11:23

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is currently in the planning stages for the "BMfS - Defence Support Service Integration" procurement process. This initiative centres on the integration and management of Defence Support’s Information Services, aiming to ensure seamless delivery among various service providers. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically related to information technology requirements and consultancy. The estimated contract value is £30 million with a gross amount of £36 million, and it will proceed through a selective procurement method as an award under a framework. This procurement applies to the defence and security regime, and the contract period is scheduled from 1st July 2027 to 30th June 2032, with a possible extension to 30th June 2033. The main procurement category is services, and it is primarily located in Bristol, United Kingdom. Relevant documentation was published on 13th May 2026 as a pipeline notice.

Businesses specialising in IT service integration, consultancy, and audit services are particularly well-suited to engage in this tender. Opportunities exist for companies capable of managing a diverse set of service providers and aligning roles and governance to ensure optimal performance. Firms at the forefront of Artificial Intelligence and data security innovations may find competitive advantage, as the Ministry of Defence is also gathering insights through a Request for Information (RFI) to refine its procurement strategy. This presents an excellent opportunity for businesses geared towards modern IT solutions to secure a strategic partner role in supporting national defence objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BMfS - Defence Support Service Integration

Notice Description

The Defence Support Service Integrator will be responsible for the Service Integration and Management (SIAM) of multiple internal and external service providers to ensure the seamless delivery and performance of Defence Support's Information Services. It will coordinate the management of services, processes, and providers to ensure they work together seamlessly and maximise value delivery. It includes the alignment of roles, responsibilities, data, workflows, and governance across all service providers to promote consistency in performance, accountability and service experience. In addition to integrating operational services, the provider will be required to manage several service providers during the delivery of a complex transformation programme and interoperate with MOD's enterprise Operational Service Management (OSM) capability. All contract values are indicative estimates based on current assumptions. Any extension periods will be subject to budgetary review and internal approvals at the relevant time.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06977a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043832-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72150000 - Computer audit consultancy and hardware consultancy services

72223000 - Information technology requirements review services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2027 - 30 Jun 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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