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title: "TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY - Contract Award Notice - Provision of Through Life Support and Post Design Services"
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# TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY - Contract Award Notice - Provision of Through Life Support and Post Design Services

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-14aa4f0c-a09b-4da9-bac9-3c62c4fa3b5b

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is seeking suppliers for the provision of Through Life Support and Post Design Services, focusing on IT services such as consulting and software development. The contract, valued at £830,000, is currently in the award stage, with the contract period commencing from 1st February 2020 until 31st March 2021. The procurement process utilised a limited method, specifically a negotiated procedure without prior publication, with the tender period ending on 23rd January 2020.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the IT services industry, particularly those specialising in consulting and software development, to engage with a significant government client. Businesses that offer services related to hardware support, spares, and repairs may find this tender aligns well with their capabilities, allowing them to expand their market reach and potentially secure a long-term partnership with the Ministry of Defence.

## Notice

TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY - Contract Award Notice - Provision of Through Life Support and Post Design Services (including spares and repairs) to support in-service hardware, delivered to New Style of IT (Deployed) and currently in use with Legacy Blue Sustain (LBS).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e907094b-9e9e-4985-9c43-e75049e661ce |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £830,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £831,807 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | CORSHAM |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN13 9NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Corsham Ladbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Chippenham |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2020 at 13:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e907094b-9e9e-4985-9c43-e75049e661ce

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e907094b-9e9e-4985-9c43-e75049e661ce
  24th February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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