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title: "PS173 - Digital Skills for Defence"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DIGITAL DEFENCE LIMITED"
published: "2024-10-15"
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# PS173 - Digital Skills for Defence

Buyer: DIGITAL DEFENCE LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-52f30259-b940-4ad3-81f4-eb6d36d441a0

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "PS173 - Digital Skills for Defence," led by Digital Defence Limited, focuses on technical support services within the defence sector. The procurement is categorised under the CPV code 71356300 and will be delivered within England, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the Award phase, with key dates including the end of the tender period on 25th September 2023 and the contract period running from 1st October 2023 to 30th September 2025. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total awarded value of £7,804,166.67 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical support services, particularly those with a focus on digital skills for defence. The awarded contract to Boston Consulting Group suggests that SMEs equipped with the capacity to deliver high-quality technical support and digital solutions are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Given the substantial contract value and the duration, this procurement can considerately contribute to business growth, offering a stable, long-term engagement for companies looking to expand their portfolio within the defence industry.

## Notice

PS173 - Digital Skills for Defence

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3dc4c1f-3a71-4cfa-ab51-1c2750842c9b |
| 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 | 15 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2023 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,804,166 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,804,166 |
| 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 | DIGITAL DEFENCE LIMITED |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN4 6JP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Nene Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton South |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356300 - Technical support services

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2024 at 11:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3dc4c1f-3a71-4cfa-ab51-1c2750842c9b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3dc4c1f-3a71-4cfa-ab51-1c2750842c9b
  15th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/87ea9d8a-1a75-4a3b-b219-2623bad76da3

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