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715883483 - British Computer Society Membership (26-27) Renewal

Ministry of Defence

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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10 Jul 2026 at 13:56

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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10 Jul 2026 at 12:54

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has undertaken a procurement process for the renewal of British Computer Society (BCS) Membership for the period 2026-2027. The contract was awarded to BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, under a direct award method, indicating that it was a single-source procurement due to BCS's exclusive rights and standards. This procurement, classified under the services category with CPV code 98100000, is valued at £229,460. The Ministry of Defence, located in Corsham, UK, completed the award on 10th July 2026, with the contract period scheduled from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2027, providing continuity in professional IT standards and membership services.

This contract presents opportunities particularly for businesses specialising in professional membership services, IT standards, or services aligning with BCS's framework. While this specific award has been finalised through a direct procurement process, businesses aiming to align themselves with organisations like BCS for future tenders can benefit from engaging in collaborative initiatives or niche service provisions that meet the Ministry of Defence's stringent standards. Small and medium enterprises with expertise in IT professional bodies or related services may find this sector promising for growth and development by understanding stringent procurement justifications tied to exclusive service providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

715883483 - British Computer Society Membership (26-27) Renewal

Notice Description

Procurement of professional membership from the British Computer Society.

Procurement Information

The procurement is for the Brisitsh Compuer Society memberships, as the professional body for IT in the UK, they do not sell memberships via third-parties. BCS owns and regulates the standard for Chartered IT Professionals and the standard for Registered IT Technicians and is also licensed by the Engineering Council to award Chartered Engineer and Incorporated Engineer. BCS collaborates with government, industry and relevant bodies to establish good, best and next working practice, codes of conduct, skills frameworks and common standards.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c87b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065196-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98100000 - Membership organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£229,460 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jul 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
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
CORSHAM
Postcode
SN13 9GB
Postcode Area
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 Without
Westminster Constituency
Chippenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT

Further Information

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