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17 Jul 2026 at 11:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the title "Provision of SPCC Independent Participant Support Service (SIPSS)" under the services category. The procurement process was handled through a direct method, below the threshold and without competition. The contract covers social work services without accommodation and is valued at £40,000 gross. Located in Glasgow, this contract involves the Ministry of Defence as the contracting authority with the service being delivered by the supplier, Victim Support, based in Cardiff. The stage of the procurement is complete; the contract commenced on 14 July 2026 and will end on 13 July 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in social support services to engage with central government projects. The absence of a competitive bidding process, due to the direct procurement method, highlights a potential strategy for SMEs to secure government contracts by building direct relationships with buying authorities like the Ministry of Defence. Businesses involved in social work and support services, particularly those capable of delivering welfare support via telephone, would be well-suited to similar opportunities for growth and collaboration with public sector organisations.

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Notice Title

Provision of SPCC Independent Participant Support Service (SIPSS)

Notice Description

Telephone support for welfare - SPCC Independent Participant Support Service (SIPSS).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cdbe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067729-2026
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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£33,333 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2026 - 13 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EX
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VICTIM SUPPORT

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