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title: "Next Generation Communication Network"
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# Next Generation Communication Network

Buyer: DIGITAL DEFENCE LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-11c556a0-ca47-4826-9bd1-b19db832ec8c

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## Summary

Digital Defence Limited, situated in Northampton, England, has awarded a contract for the Next Generation Communication Network (NGCN) programme, aimed at delivering a transformation and transition management service. The contract, titled "Next Generation Communication Network," is classified under technical support services and valued at £10,933,069. PA Consulting Services Limited has been selected as the supplier. The service will commence on 17th February 2025 and will run until 31st December 2026. The procurement was conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement and was in the award stage as of 17th February 2025. The primary location for this contract is England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs involved in technical support services. It is geared towards businesses with experience in network system integration and those capable of designing operating models. SMEs will find the detailed nature of the contract appealing as it involves managing an extensive programme with ongoing projects. This contract suits businesses aimed at establishing a robust and high-performing fixed networks team, creating a potential to become a leading provider in the defence sector's digital transformation initiatives.

## Notice

The Authority wishes to select a single supplier to deliver a transformation and transition management service and a set of related projects (some of which are inflight) to facilitate the delivery of the Next Generation Communication network (NGCN) programme of work and it's benefits, network service improvements and Defence Digital strategic outcomes and to support building a high performing Next Generations Fixed Networks Team (NGFN). This work includes the design of the next target operating model and selection and procurement of a Network Systems Integrator (NSI) supplier who will then carry the work forward in the next stage.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e5444bc-bcc7-42f6-be48-af6b10a63ab0 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Feb 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,933,069 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,933,069 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PA CONSULTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356300 - Technical support services

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2025 at 13:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e5444bc-bcc7-42f6-be48-af6b10a63ab0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e5444bc-bcc7-42f6-be48-af6b10a63ab0
  17th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c102a1b4-14cb-440d-b049-96bc27aec0b1

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