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title: "Category Management Solutions"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2026-06-09"
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# Category Management Solutions

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-575d4857-ddb4-48c2-b4ca-c104d6e8988e

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence in the United Kingdom has completed the procurement process for "Category Management Solutions," targeting the research and development services industry in the South West region. The procurement was conducted via a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, with Phoenix Software Limited selected as the supplier. The award stage was reached, and the contract is active, with a value of £298,600. The contract commenced on 1st June 2026 and is set to conclude on 1st December 2026. The tender period for submissions ended on 30th March 2026.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive category management solutions. Given that the procurement process is suitable for SMEs, smaller enterprises interested in governmental contracts could find this tender particularly attractive. Firms with expertise in consultation and development within the defence sector may find this contract beneficial as a stepping stone to secure further opportunities with larger government bodies like the Ministry of Defence.

## Notice

Provision of the development and deployment of the Category Management solution for MoD.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eaf3c2e7-ce40-4efb-a291-4b29e84f76c8 |
| 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 | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 1 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £298,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £298,600 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2HB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PHOENIX SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2026 at 15:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eaf3c2e7-ce40-4efb-a291-4b29e84f76c8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eaf3c2e7-ce40-4efb-a291-4b29e84f76c8
  9th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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