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title: "RM6429/PS460/DIPS(1) 039 IT Obsolescence Management"
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# RM6429/PS460/DIPS(1) 039 IT Obsolescence Management

Buyer: DIGITAL DEFENCE LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-199458a1-e448-41d8-941a-301e7f1c1bab

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence (MOD), through Defence Digital, has concluded a tender titled "RM6429/PS460/DIPS(1) 039 IT Obsolescence Management" aimed at managing IT obsolescence within its Digital Function. This tender falls under the technical support services category and specifically targets suppliers in England. The procurement stage is now at the award phase, which began on 16th December 2024, with the contract ending on 31st March 2025. PA Consulting Services Ltd has been awarded the contract valued at £216,623.60 through a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs focused on providing strategic technical support services in IT management and obsolescence within the defence digital sector. Businesses specialising in IT architecture, consultancy, and digital transformation services are well-positioned to compete for similar future procurement processes. By establishing themselves as reliable partners in government projects, they can gain extensive experience and recognition, paving the way for more substantial contracts and partnerships with the MOD and other government entities.

## Notice

Strategic Obsolescence Management works within the Technical Architecture team in Defence Digital, to manage IT obsolescence across the Digital Function in MOD.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fb4e5aa-1ad1-4f87-8925-7ebcd026f45c |
| 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 | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 16 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £216,623 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £216,623 |
| 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

- 27 Mar 2025 at 22:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fb4e5aa-1ad1-4f87-8925-7ebcd026f45c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fb4e5aa-1ad1-4f87-8925-7ebcd026f45c
  27th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/33c12f85-8395-4ef2-bf6d-c15189570c80

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