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title: "HOLMES Strategic Advisor and Manager Contract Transparency Notice"
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published: "2024-09-20"
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# HOLMES Strategic Advisor and Manager Contract Transparency Notice

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-72346be7-8060-4850-a5c2-78a5835ea384

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, based in Northern Ireland, recently completed the procurement process for the "HOLMES Strategic Advisor and Manager Contract Transparency Notice". This contract falls under the industry category of Project Management Consultancy Services (CPV: 72224000), and it has a value of £66,000. The tender, executed under a selective procurement method through an accelerated restricted procedure due to urgent need, covers multiple regions including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and the Rest of the World. The procurement process involved a tender period that ended on 3rd September 2024, with the contract commencing on 17th September 2024 and concluding on 16th September 2025.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for business growth, especially for SMEs specializing in project management consultancy. Businesses with the ability to rapidly mobilize resources and manage strategic high-stakes projects would find this contract advantageous. The procurement's urgent nature and selective method demonstrate a preference for experienced and capable suppliers who can meet tight deadlines and deliver comprehensive project oversight. The Ministry of Defence’s initiatives often pave the way for long-term collaborative engagements, making this an enticing prospect for firms looking to establish a foothold or expand their presence in governmental contracting.

## Notice

HOLMES Strategic Advisor and Manager Contract Transparency Notice

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4d14c3c-e098-4b55-8924-21f519abb1d3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Accelerated Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 16 Sep 2024 - 16 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £66,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £66,000 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8EX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AC DOYLE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Sep 2024 at 10:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4d14c3c-e098-4b55-8924-21f519abb1d3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4d14c3c-e098-4b55-8924-21f519abb1d3
  20th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b57132d9-6aa6-4ead-aec3-b53fc3781f00
  n/a

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