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title: "PICASSO Client-side Support"
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# PICASSO Client-side Support

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5c716d4b-fb81-4a70-ac0b-d5a3ea29c007

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has awarded a contract named "PICASSO Client-side Support" under the Computer-related professional services category (CPV code 72590000). The contract, valued at £3,406,918 GBP, involves delivering and sustaining crucial geospatial intelligence services across approximately 70 systems, essential for Defence operations. This procurement process, identified as "RM6249/DIPS(6)073 PS519," was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is Award, with key dates including the contract start date on 3rd February 2025 and end date on 30th April 2025. The services are to be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in computer-related professional services, particularly those with specialized knowledge in geospatial intelligence (GEOINT). While large enterprises are the typical contenders due to the scale and expertise required, the contract facilitates long-term business growth by establishing critical support services for Defence. SMEs and VCSEs are not the primary target due to MOD's clear preference for specialists capable of sustaining high-level, complex requirements beyond internal capabilities.

## Notice

PICASSO is a Category A Programme that delivers and sustains the critical production, exploitation, and dissemination of assured geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) information and services, across approx. 70 systems and services. Defence relies on these services to understand, plan, navigate and target. This requires specialist Knowledge, Skills, and Experience (KSE) that cannot be sustained within the Civil Service and must be acquired through Client-side support contracts.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8537025-d608-4b68-8807-db602df3ef3b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2025 - 30 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,406,918 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,406,918 |
| 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 | CGI IT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72590000 - Computer-related professional services

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2025 at 11:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8537025-d608-4b68-8807-db602df3ef3b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8537025-d608-4b68-8807-db602df3ef3b
  4th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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