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title: "PICASSO Client Support Feb-March 26"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-259695f2-3c98-49f7-aff7-bb7b04d068c2"
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# PICASSO Client Support Feb-March 26

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-259695f2-3c98-49f7-aff7-bb7b04d068c2

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "PICASSO Client Support Feb-March 26" project has been facilitated by the Ministry of Defence located in London, England. This tender is classified under the industry category of "Computer-related professional services" and serves as a bridging contract for client-side support to a category A programme. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the tender stage has been completed with the award date being 29th January 2026. The contract commences on 1st February 2026 and concludes on 31st March 2026, involving services to be delivered within the United Kingdom. The contract value was awarded at £2,388,667.19 GBP.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in computer-related professional services, particularly those familiar with governmental defence projects. Despite not being directly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), large companies with the capability to provide sophisticated IT support will find this contract appealing for business growth. With the supplier being CGI IT UK Ltd, businesses similar in scale and expertise are likely to be competitive contenders for future opportunities of this nature.

## Notice

Bridging contract to allow competitive tender to be run: Client-side support to category A programme; Image (PICCASSO programme)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f967f87-e078-4a94-975d-fb73aab93d7d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,388,667 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,388,667 |
| 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 | CGI IT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72590000 - Computer-related professional services

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2026 at 16:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f967f87-e078-4a94-975d-fb73aab93d7d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f967f87-e078-4a94-975d-fb73aab93d7d
  29th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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