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title: "Commercial X - Neutral Vendor for Innovation"
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# Commercial X - Neutral Vendor for Innovation

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1ad8bdd0-be84-430a-a7fc-2cfef2eba7bc

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has completed a public procurement process for the "Commercial X - Neutral Vendor for Innovation" project, aimed at delivering innovation to the UK Government. This services contract falls under the procurement consultancy services category and involves a substantial contract value of £400,000,000. The contract's procurement method was an open procedure (above threshold), with the contract period set from 21st August 2024 to 20th August 2028. The project will be managed by Cosntellia Public Limited and involves coordination and oversight responsibilities over the supplier base. The location specified for the delivery is in London, England, with the postal code SW1A 2HB. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 17th May 2024 and the contract award date on 22nd August 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in procurement consultancy services. Due to the high value and scope of the contract, businesses that have experience in managing extensive supplier networks and providing innovative solutions to governmental bodies would be well-suited to compete. The MOD's role as the buying organisation highlights a clear opportunity for businesses focused on defence and public sector innovation. Additionally, the open procedure allows for a competitive environment where smaller enterprises can showcase their capabilities, thus driving business growth through engagement in a high-profile government contract.

## Notice

This is a framework contract for the delivery of innovation to the UK Government via a Neutral Vendor who will manage the Supplier base on behalf of the Government Buyer

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d7c2a1c-1b86-4050-a227-977ed5730b96 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 20 Aug 2024 - 20 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £400,000,000 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2HB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COSNTELLIA PUBLIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2024 at 13:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d7c2a1c-1b86-4050-a227-977ed5730b96

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d7c2a1c-1b86-4050-a227-977ed5730b96
  4th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1a1a3332-8b3b-4540-8844-dfe73e7fb7e3
  MOD Signed Contract with Constellia with commercially sensitive information removed

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