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715886483 - C4ISR - Approvals and Assurance lead

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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24 Jul 2026 at 14:38

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, located in Bristol, UK, has recently completed a public procurement contract titled "C4ISR - Approvals and Assurance lead". This tender falls under the industry category of system quality assurance assessment and review services. The contract was awarded on 13 July 2026, with the project commencing on 24 July 2026 and concluding on 30 June 2027. The procurement, which followed a direct method without competition and was below the threshold, is part of the defence and security regime and was executed as a part of Audit & Assurance Services 2 RM6310.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialize in cloud specialist approvals and assurance outputs. Companies in the consulting and management sphere, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises like the awarded supplier HAND AND MILLAR MANAGEMENT CONSULTING LLP, are well-suited to participate in similar tenders. The contract involved planning, costing, scheduling, risk identification, and management of technical dependencies, which highlights the demand for expertise in handling integral aspects of system quality assurance. Engaging in these types of contracts can provide substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the consultancy and management sectors, especially those aiming to expand their footprint in government projects within the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

715886483 - C4ISR - Approvals and Assurance lead

Notice Description

Title: C4ISR - Approvals and Assurance lead Contract No: 715886483 Total Value (Ex VAT): PS166,250.00 Award Date: 13/07/2026 End Date: 30/06/2027 Supplier: HAND AND MILLAR MANAGEMENT CONSULTING LLP Authority: NAD Defence Digitial and Data Route to Market (RTM): Audit & Assurance Services 2 RM6310 Description: Cloud specialist approvals and assurance outputs to provide the necessary expertise for planning, costing, scheduling, risk identification, information collation, and management of technical dependencies.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d389
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070416-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

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

CPV Codes

72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
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
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 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
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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