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title: "Next Generation Communication Network (NGCN) Programme PMO"
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# Next Generation Communication Network (NGCN) Programme PMO

Buyer: DIGITAL DEFENCE LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-01a1540c-a60b-4411-aa12-166c082a932e

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## Summary

The Next Generation Communication Network (NGCN) Programme PMO, initiated by Digital Defence Limited, has reached the award stage, with Credera being awarded the contract. This procurement process falls under the technical support services industry category and is valued at £1,278,300. The contract period started on 9th October 2023 and will run until 31st July 2024. The procurement method used was a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender process ending on 8th October 2023. The project, based in the United Kingdom, will provide a Programme Management Office (PMO) service to support the NGCN programme, ensuring all activities are properly identified, tracked, and reported to the Programme Director and SRO.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies with expertise in establishing and running PMO services for complex programmes. SMEs are well-suited to compete in this arena, as the procurement process supports the involvement of small and medium enterprises. Firms experienced in quality assurance, performance management, and day-to-day tasking of PMO team members will find this tender highly suitable. As the primary buyer, Digital Defence Limited expects the service provider to deliver a fully integrated PMO service with qualified personnel that meet high standards. Credera, a large-scale supplier, exemplifies the type of business capable of delivering the required support services.

## Notice

The supplier will provide a Programme Management Office (PMO) service to the NGCN programme. The PMO service will support delivery of the programme, ensuring that at all times all activities required for programme success are properly identified, scoped, tracked and reported on. The PMO service will report to the Programme Director and to the Programme SRO and will ensure that all PMO activities meet the requirements set by the PD and SRO. The PMO service will be staffed by the provider with appropriately experienced and qualified personnel. Specifically, the PMO service will be headed up by a dedicated PMO expert with experience of establishing and running a PMO service for complex programmes. The provider is required to provide a fully integrated PMO service including day-to-day tasking of PMO team members, quality assurance of PMO products and outputs and performance management of PMO members.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/060e9115-cf89-4491-81ad-341211a2a728 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 8 Oct 2023 - 31 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,278,300 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,278,300 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DIGITAL DEFENCE LIMITED |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN4 6JP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Nene Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CREDERA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356300 - Technical support services

## Release History

- 11 Nov 2024 at 15:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/060e9115-cf89-4491-81ad-341211a2a728

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/060e9115-cf89-4491-81ad-341211a2a728
  11th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/37c16728-6481-454f-9fd5-21749988cf59

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