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title: "SATCOM Commercial Support Contract (SCSC)"
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# SATCOM Commercial Support Contract (SCSC)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4e3022db-8449-400d-b25c-e5ef0065de39

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has recently awarded a contract for the SATCOM Commercial Support Contract (SCSC) in the Business and management consultancy and related services category. The procurement process was initiated through a selective method, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract has a total value of £2,305,120 and runs from July 25, 2023, to July 24, 2025. The contracting authority is based in Corsham, England, and the tender deadline was June 20, 2023.

This contract presents business growth opportunities for suppliers in the consultancy and related services industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) especially stand to benefit from this tender. Businesses with expertise in commercial support and consultancy services are well-suited to compete for this contract. The Ministry of Defence has identified key milestones and requirements for the SCSC, offering a clear roadmap for potential suppliers to align their capabilities with the project's needs.

## Notice

2.1 There is a requirement for the following commercial/procurement resources to support the GUAT and Skynet 6A portfolios of work for an initial period of one calendar year, with an option for a further one calendar year. Please note that it is not expected that these resources will undertake the entirety of the work - they are expected to supplement and support the existing civil service and contractor teams. As an indicative expectation of deliverables to be supported, please see the Task descriptions and KEY MILESTONES. Please note the activities applicable to this Statement of Requirement are termed SKYNET 6A, NGMT, NGLT, FPM-A, FPM-B and KA Anchor) and will also include support to approvals activities such as Business Cases, Procurement and Commercial Strategies. The NGMT, NGLT, FPM-A, FPM-B and KA Anchor requirements are collectively part of the GUAT project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9f278ce-71cc-4615-8589-a0c1a92d6ab3 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 24 Jul 2023 - 24 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,305,120 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,305,120 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PA CONSULTING GROUP HOLDINGS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2023 at 09:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9f278ce-71cc-4615-8589-a0c1a92d6ab3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9f278ce-71cc-4615-8589-a0c1a92d6ab3
  8th August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5e11cec2-4a70-4c33-9ef6-3302f4c4e62f
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/99013bbd-a9f5-4077-8f2a-77530d5d38f9

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