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title: "Women in Defence"
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buyer: "DIGITAL DEFENCE LIMITED"
published: "2025-06-24"
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# Women in Defence

Buyer: DIGITAL DEFENCE LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5988f627-26e4-41d2-817a-952a04951c07

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## Summary

In the recent public procurement process titled "Women in Defence," DIGITAL DEFENCE LIMITED, located in Northampton, acted as the buying organisation. The procurement, framed within the technical support services industry category, was focused on supporting the Women in Defence UK cross-company mentoring programme. The procurement method was selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. Although the award stage is complete, the critical timeline spanned from the tender end date on 25th September 2024, leading into the contract period from 4th October 2024 to 1st July 2025. This contract was awarded to Moving Ahead Limited, based in Reading, England. The opportunity was aimed at delivering services within the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents excellent opportunities for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) specialising in professional technical support services, particularly those focused on mentoring and diversity initiatives. By engaging in contracts like these, businesses can enhance their portfolios, expand their network within defence sectors, and contribute to significant social impact initiatives. The project, given its focus, suits companies capable of providing targeted professional services to drive inclusivity and professional development within the defence industry. Businesses strategically positioned in the UK with an emphasis on fostering diversity and leadership development are particularly well-suited to benefit from such tenders.

## Notice

To provide professional services related to the Women in Defence UK cross company mentoring programme

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b56d9f2-8087-4373-b506-532d432d1aa7 |
| 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 | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 3 Oct 2024 - 1 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £17,000 |
| 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MOVING AHEAD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356300 - Technical support services

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2025 at 12:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b56d9f2-8087-4373-b506-532d432d1aa7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b56d9f2-8087-4373-b506-532d432d1aa7
  24th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7f0b3cb1-348a-427b-8bd1-0d1117b26655

## Provenance

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