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title: "IT Architecture Requirement"
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# IT Architecture Requirement

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-47face1c-b8c5-49e4-a192-7620a6d0d27f

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed a tender process for an IT Architecture Requirement aimed at sourcing IT consultancy services, specifically for the provision of qualified personnel to design technical solutions. The total value of the contract is £268,000, awarded on 23rd April 2021, with a contract period extending until 31st March 2022. This procurement was conducted via a direct method, classified under computer audit consultancy services (CPV code 72150000), and based in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender period ended on 22nd April 2021.

This engagement presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in IT consultancy and architecture, particularly those capable of delivering accreditated solutions. Businesses that specialise in providing IT audit support or hardware consultancy services would be particularly well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future, given the Ministry of Defence's ongoing requirements for technical support and innovative solutions.

## Notice

IT consultancy providing suitable qualified and experienced persons to ensure design of viable, accreditable technical solutions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9afbfd37-1a2c-4967-a067-6ec49d2c6753 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 22 Apr 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £268,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £268,000 |
| 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 | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ISHELP.CO.UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72150000 - Computer audit consultancy and hardware consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 May 2021 at 11:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9afbfd37-1a2c-4967-a067-6ec49d2c6753

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9afbfd37-1a2c-4967-a067-6ec49d2c6753
  11th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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