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title: "Trials and Technical Assurance"
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# Trials and Technical Assurance

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-39764652-e8f1-411f-8649-a4bbd04adf10

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Ministry of Defence, is for the contract titled "Trials and Technical Assurance," classified under IT services. The procurement method used is selective, sourced through a call-off from a framework agreement, and is currently in the award stage. The contract, valued at £280,000, commenced on 2nd July 2018 and is set to end on 31st March 2020, with the tender period concluding on 15th June 2018. The primary delivery location for services is in South West England.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in consulting, software development, and technical support. Companies with a proven track record in delivering similar services and those capable of meeting the stringent requirements of the Ministry of Defence would be well-positioned to compete. As the contract is awarded to SA Group Ltd, future tenders from the Ministry of Defence might also provide openings for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their footprint in public sector contracts.

## Notice

Trials and Technical Assurance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/696c13c7-dcea-4cc5-aa23-10d5db4747f9 |
| 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 | 30 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Jul 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £280,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £280,000 |
| 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 | CORSHAM |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN13 9NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Corsham Ladbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Chippenham |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SA GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 30 Aug 2018 at 10:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/696c13c7-dcea-4cc5-aa23-10d5db4747f9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/696c13c7-dcea-4cc5-aa23-10d5db4747f9
  30th August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c6bcec0b-b29f-49dd-9f53-530abe691d37

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