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title: "TRANSPARENCY PUBLICATION OF TENDER INVITATIONS"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-55e94d75-c36c-4013-8222-6580effd752c"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2018-07-19"
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# TRANSPARENCY PUBLICATION OF TENDER INVITATIONS

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-55e94d75-c36c-4013-8222-6580effd752c

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is currently conducting a procurement process titled "TRANSPARENCY PUBLICATION OF TENDER INVITATIONS," focused on IT services, specifically consulting and software development. This tender is part of an ongoing initiative under the Government's Transparency Agenda and is classified under the CPV code 72000000. The procurement method is selective, utilising a call-off from an existing framework agreement. The tender period is active until 31 July 2018, with the contract expected to start on 6 August 2018 and conclude by 20 September 2018. The project is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the IT services industry, particularly those specialising in software development and consulting. Businesses equipped to manage government contracts and demonstrate compliance with transparency requirements will be particularly competitive. Engaging with this project can help SMEs enhance their portfolios and develop relationships within the public sector, potentially paving the way for future government contracts.

## Notice

FTS5/SPSCM/117 - HEFFER and REMIX IT Health Check This is not an opportunity. This is a notice for the publication of Tender documentation issued under an existing framework in compliance with the Government's Transparency Agenda Additional information: Annexes to the Draft Tasking Form pertaining to Military Sensitive Technical Information have been redacted in line with Government Transparency Guidelines and in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b3a24f2-99a2-4e17-9d62-0f72b1896d80 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 Aug 2018 - 20 Sep 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 19 Jul 2018 at 13:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b3a24f2-99a2-4e17-9d62-0f72b1896d80

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b3a24f2-99a2-4e17-9d62-0f72b1896d80
  19th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c352fe69-7cc1-49ca-a676-87e0fa952fae
  Transparency - Invitation to Tender

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