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title: "OAS - Application Support Partner"
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# OAS - Application Support Partner

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-919400e6-48fc-4098-b734-9b92765b5ca1

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract titled "OAS - Application Support Partner" for the provision of 2nd and 3rd line support for the OAS programme. This procurement falls under the "Information systems or technology planning services" and "Information technology services" categories and will be primarily located in the South West region of the United Kingdom, with postal code BS34 8JH. The procurement method used was selective, utilizing a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, worth GBP 6,560,547, will commence on 18th December 2024 and conclude on 30th November 2027. The tender period ended on 29th November 2024, and the award was announced on 16th January 2025.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in information technology and support services to engage with a major government body. The project offers significant growth potential, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, which are noted as suitable for this contract. As the successful supplier, IBM UK LTD will be delivering the contracted services, offering experience and stability to the project. Businesses with a focus on delivering high-quality IT support services and those capable of operating within a framework agreement procurement process would find this type of tender well-suited to their capabilities.

## Notice

2nd & 3rd line support for OAS programme

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdd880e5-965b-4c19-b9ca-2c58743f96b1 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2024 - 30 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,560,547 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,560,545 |
| 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 | CORSHAM |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN13 0AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Corsham Ladbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Chippenham |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IBM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222200 - Information systems or technology planning services
- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2025 at 10:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdd880e5-965b-4c19-b9ca-2c58743f96b1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdd880e5-965b-4c19-b9ca-2c58743f96b1
  16th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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