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title: "PS563 Lead Solution Architecture Capability"
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# PS563 Lead Solution Architecture Capability

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-298a5477-d410-4cc3-83a4-3c4a7338dcf0

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## Summary

The procurement process for the PS563 Lead Solution Architecture Capability has been completed by the Ministry of Defence, located in Whitehall, London. This process was conducted using a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender invited the provision of IT services, including consulting, software development, internet, and support, classified under the CPV code 72000000. The delivery location is set in Epsom, Surrey, with the postal code KT18 5BW. Key dates include the contract period starting on 31st March 2025 and ending on 30th March 2026, with the award officially active from 30th March 2025. The contract holds a value of £905,585.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which are deemed suitable for such contracts according to the procurement details. The awarded supplier, AtkinsRéalis UK Ltd, is an SME, indicating there is ample opportunity for similar-sized businesses to engage in future related tenders. Companies specialising in IT services, particularly those with strengths in strategic connectivity and operational service management, would be well-suited to compete in such procurement opportunities, facilitating potential business growth and expansion in governmental defence projects.

## Notice

Lead Solution Architecture capability to Chief Technology Office; Technology Architecture,Operational Service Management (OSM) and Strategic Connectivity (StratConn) teams.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d03a74a5-999d-4b39-b71e-f91b246759ca |
| 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 | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £905,585 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £905,585 |
| 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 | ATKINSRÉALIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2025 at 12:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d03a74a5-999d-4b39-b71e-f91b246759ca

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d03a74a5-999d-4b39-b71e-f91b246759ca
  1st July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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