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title: "708346450 - Category Management Support FY23/24"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-258b1121-d8bc-4cb7-9b25-09d7c654d38c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2023-10-16"
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# 708346450 - Category Management Support FY23/24

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-258b1121-d8bc-4cb7-9b25-09d7c654d38c

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for Category Management Support to Best Practice Group plc. The procurement process was selective, with the tender period ending on 31st March 2023. The contract is valued at £2,047,740 and will be in effect from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2024. The location for the delivery of services is in London, United Kingdom. This opportunity falls under the main procurement category of services.

This tender provides growth opportunities for businesses, especially those offering procurement consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Businesses that can provide high-quality category management support services may find this tender particularly attractive due to the specific focus of the procurement. The Ministry of Defence's selection of Best Practice Group plc indicates an interest in working with suppliers capable of delivering expertise in this area.

## Notice

Notice of the award of the 23/24 contract for Category Management support, provided by Best practice group, to the Ministry of Defence.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4c1ff4c-8f5f-483d-9a65-1256cdb729ef |
| 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 | 16 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,047,740 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,047,740 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BEST PRACTICE GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2023 at 09:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4c1ff4c-8f5f-483d-9a65-1256cdb729ef

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4c1ff4c-8f5f-483d-9a65-1256cdb729ef
  16th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b317fb87-61f0-499f-b80f-f7d394a78e6d
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