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title: "TRANSPARENCY ONLY: Provision of External Support to DBS Fin & Commercial Capability"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-423d22a6-8800-4164-8f80-115e169d0ac3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2020-06-22"
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# TRANSPARENCY ONLY: Provision of External Support to DBS Fin & Commercial Capability

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-423d22a6-8800-4164-8f80-115e169d0ac3

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the Ministry of Defence, which is seeking external support for its Finance and Commercial Capability under the title "TRANSPARENCY ONLY: Provision of External Support to DBS Fin & Commercial Capability." This procurement falls within the software package and information systems industry category and is located in the South West region of Scotland. Currently, it is in the 'Award' stage, with the contract awarded on 6th May 2020. The contract value is £23,830,946.66 GBP, and the contract period runs from 6th May 2020 until 31st March 2021. The procurement method used was a selective process, specifically through a call-off from an existing framework agreement.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those focused on software development and consulting. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, providing they can offer the required external support services. Companies capable of delivering high-quality financial and commercial management support are well-suited to thrive in this procurement landscape, making it an excellent avenue for growth within the defence contracting arena.

## Notice

Transparency for amendment to call off contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aac2446f-379e-47a0-9c87-cda710d12354 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 5 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 5 May 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,457,356 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £23,830,946 |
| 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 | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8EX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IBM UNITED KINGDOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 22 Jun 2020 at 12:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aac2446f-379e-47a0-9c87-cda710d12354
- 5 Jun 2017 at 11:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6ff1c2e-db94-47a2-a86d-da4f7fa778fb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aac2446f-379e-47a0-9c87-cda710d12354
  22nd June 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6ff1c2e-db94-47a2-a86d-da4f7fa778fb
  5th June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/86029d05-0400-4656-8f28-a0ff8f77e9cb
  Amendment
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/782a0a9d-98ae-404a-99fc-469178afe4da
  Amendment

## Provenance

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