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28 Jul 2026 at 10:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed a procurement process titled "MCF 4 Order Form" under the category of System Implementation Planning Services, specifically Strategic Professional Services. This tender was conducted using a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition, due to its placement outside the scope of the directive. The award pertains to strategic consultancy services and was spearheaded by the Ministry of Defence located in London, UK. The award was concluded on 28th July 2026, with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the chosen supplier, undertaking the contract valued at £1,082,000.00. The contract was signed on 30th June 2026, ensuring the continuity of services with minimal delivery risk due to the supplier's existing knowledge and experience.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large-scale consultancy firms, particularly those with expertise in system implementation and strategic planning services. It demonstrates the Ministry of Defence's need for specialised insight, making it suitable for organisations that have a proven track record in delivering complex consultancy services. Business growth for the contracted firm arises from the substantial value of the contract and the potential for establishing a long-term relationship with a central government authority like the Ministry of Defence. Companies possessing strong strategic planning capabilities and an understanding of governmental frameworks may find this an exemplar of the type of contract to be pursued for growth within a highly competitive industry.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

715878489 - MCF 4 Order Form

Notice Description

Strategic Professional Services

Procurement Information

The previous framework contract had expired and was replaced by a successor framework. To ensure continuity of service and minimise delivery risk, the Authority selected the incumbent supplier, whose existing knowledge, experience and understanding of the requirement enabled seamless continuation of the services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d51d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071152-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72224100 - System implementation planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,082,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
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
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EU
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS

Further Information

Notice URLs

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