--- title: "Redacted" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-24fde790-a699-4917-8343-3c501f16d19c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-24fde790-a699-4917-8343-3c501f16d19c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-24fde790-a699-4917-8343-3c501f16d19c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-24fde790-a699-4917-8343-3c501f16d19c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2025-05-01" --- # Redacted Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-24fde790-a699-4917-8343-3c501f16d19c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-24fde790-a699-4917-8343-3c501f16d19c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-24fde790-a699-4917-8343-3c501f16d19c.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence has completed a procurement process for a contract concerning development consultancy services under the title "The Provision of External Assistance for Priority Weapons Projects". This process, classified within the services category, has been conducted using a limited procurement method through a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract, valued at £833,245, will be executed across various global regions including the British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, and the United Kingdom. Significant dates include the award date on 20th March 2025 and the contract period from 27th March 2025 to 31st March 2027. The procurement stage is now at the award phase, signalling the completion of this stage. This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Fox & Pickle Associates Ltd, the awarded supplier. Businesses experienced in delivering development consultancy services can leverage such contracts to expand their market presence and expertise in high-priority defence projects. Companies specialising in consultancy services, particularly those capable of handling sensitive and classified information, would find this tender highly suited to their capabilities and business growth strategies. The Ministry of Defence's preference for SMEs ensures smaller entities have advantageous access to public sector contracts, fostering diversity and innovation in procurement engagements. ## Notice This notice is to announce the contract award of a contract. This notice also publishes the contract for transparency purposes. All redaction's have been undertaken in accordance with MoD Transparency guidelines, and the contractor's DEFFORM 539A "Commercially Sensitive Information Form". ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bc664d1-492f-4ade-968a-ea2c83191eb8 | | 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 | 1 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 20 Mar 2025 | | Contract period | 27 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £833,245 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £833,245 | | 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 | HIGH WYCOMBE | | Post town | Hemel Hempstead | | Postcode | HP14 4UE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire | | Local authority | Buckinghamshire | | Electoral ward | Ridgeway West | | Westminster constituency | Mid Buckinghamshire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | FOX & PICKLE ASSOCIATES; REDACTED | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73220000 - Development consultancy services ## Release History - 1 May 2025 at 08:12 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bc664d1-492f-4ade-968a-ea2c83191eb8 - 1 May 2025 at 08:05 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bc664d1-492f-4ade-968a-ea2c83191eb8 - 16 Apr 2025 at 08:13 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bc664d1-492f-4ade-968a-ea2c83191eb8 - 16 Apr 2025 at 07:43 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bc664d1-492f-4ade-968a-ea2c83191eb8 - 15 Apr 2025 at 14:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bc664d1-492f-4ade-968a-ea2c83191eb8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bc664d1-492f-4ade-968a-ea2c83191eb8 16th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/31bf3599-214c-44a7-b733-77fc6928e5ad Redacted Contract - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1a24de13-5318-4ccf-be84-e354f5c1af98 Contract Redacted - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7c93a8e2-28f7-4c4a-95b2-3ac54f9cc93a Contract redacted ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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