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title: "Smart Hands support 25-27"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-81be857c-2872-43f5-af5d-73fd2db0f10c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2025-05-22"
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# Smart Hands support 25-27

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-81be857c-2872-43f5-af5d-73fd2db0f10c

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed the award stage of its procurement process titled "Smart Hands support 25-27", which falls under the IT software package industry category. This selective procurement was conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement and is valued at GBP 98,400. The contract award was made to VYSIION LIMITED on 22nd May 2025. The services are to be provided over a two-year period, starting immediately on 22nd May 2025 and ending on 22nd May 2027. The locations covered under this procurement include British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement did not prioritise SMEs or VCSEs, indicating it might be more suitable for larger companies.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for established IT service providers, particularly those experienced in managing data centre areas and frameworks agreements with government entities. It highlights the Ministry of Defence's ongoing need for specialised IT support, which can drive business growth through sustained engagements in the public sector. Companies with a strong presence in the UK and familiarity with comprehensive service delivery in multiple regions would find this contract fitting, given its expansive location requirement and substantial duration. Engaging in such contracts can enhance a business's credentials and expand its governmental portfolio.

## Notice

Support to manage data centre areas.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f00bb89-47f1-4ad3-b276-733003973b9e |
| 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 | 22 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 May 2025 - 22 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £98,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £98,400 |
| 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 | VYSIION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48517000 - IT software package

## Release History

- 22 May 2025 at 13:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f00bb89-47f1-4ad3-b276-733003973b9e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f00bb89-47f1-4ad3-b276-733003973b9e
  22nd May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/73f7b203-7e64-40fb-8690-461ebdd6dccf
  n/a

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