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title: "NGCN Client Team Security SME support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8f84dc29-3645-4f12-babe-6bad5d8d2a2d"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-05-01"
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# NGCN Client Team Security SME support

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8f84dc29-3645-4f12-babe-6bad5d8d2a2d

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## Summary

The contract titled "NGCN Client Team Security SME support" was procured by the Ministry of Defence, focusing on providing IT services, specifically in consulting, software development, Internet, and security support. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with Amethyst Risk Management Ltd appointed as the supplier. This contract, valued at £127,993, runs from 1st July 2024 to 31st October 2024. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the services are required in Basingstoke, Hampshire. Key procurement dates included the tender period ending on 30th June 2024 and the award date being 1st July 2024.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in IT services and security architecture. With the contract being awarded to Amethyst Risk Management Ltd, which also fits the SME profile, it highlights the government's inclination towards supporting smaller enterprises capable of delivering such specialised services. Businesses with expertise in security consultancy and framework contracts should consider similar opportunities within the public procurement market to expand their service portfolio and secure contracts that involve maintaining high security standards for governmental projects.

## Notice

Provision of security, security architecture and general architecture services for NGCN until such time as the incoming delivery partner is stood up and fully functional. The service will ensure that Security aspects of the project are maintained to an acceptable standard.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8355c55d-82de-4f06-84a3-b60dda9ee3e3 |
| 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 | 1 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2024 - 31 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £127,993 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £127,993 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AMETHYST RISK MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 1 May 2025 at 10:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8355c55d-82de-4f06-84a3-b60dda9ee3e3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8355c55d-82de-4f06-84a3-b60dda9ee3e3
  1st May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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