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715886483 - C4ISR - Approvals and Assurance lead

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Jul 2026 at 14:03

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Planning

24 Jul 2026 at 11:30

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence based in Bristol, United Kingdom, pertaining to a contract titled "715886483 - C4ISR - Approvals and Assurance lead". The contract falls under the services category, specifically focusing on system quality assurance assessment and review services. The procurement was conducted via a direct award method, justified as a continuation of service. Following a direct engagement with the selected supplier, HAND AND MILLAR MANAGEMENT CONSULTING LLP, a contract was finalised and awarded on 13th July 2026, with a total gross value of £199,500. The contract period is set from 27th July 2026 to 30th July 2027. The planning stage included preliminary market engagement completed by 7th July 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in quality assurance and system review services, particularly those with previous experience working with defence and security regimes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, given the suitability for such organisations. By leveraging continuity of service and a well-established supplier relationship, businesses adept in providing high-quality, reliable services could position themselves effectively within this sector. The procurement method’s focus on direct engagement underscores the advantage for businesses with proven track records and the capability to deliver swiftly within government frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

715886483 - C4ISR - Approvals and Assurance lead

Notice Description

C4SIR required an experinced approvals and assurance lead that was available from July 2026. The Supplier had previously delevered for C4ISR and was suited to best continue the work. Various frameworks were analysed for their suitability and Audit & Assurance Services 2 RM6310 was recommended. The supplier was engaged directly and a quote was produced. With RTM established a contract was produced and awarded on the 13th July.

Planning Information

Direct engagment with supplier to obtain and measure suitability and quotation

Procurement Information

Continuation of Service

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d326
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070387-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency 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

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

CPV Codes

72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£166,250 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£166,250 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Jul 2026Expired
Award Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Jul 2026 - 30 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HAND AND MILLAR MANAGEMENT CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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