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title: "Defence Reform 2025"
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# Defence Reform 2025

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-93dae61e-5387-4cf3-836e-dd9dbcb5f420

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Defence Reform 2025" was conducted by the Ministry of Defence, located in Whitehall, London, England. This process, classified under the industry category of Business and Management Consultancy Services (CPV code 79400000), aimed to leverage consultancy expertise in addressing strategic outcomes for the UK's defence sector. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period closed on 21 March 2025, with the contract period scheduled from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. The total contract value was GBP 15,800,000, awarded to Bain & Company United Kingdom LLP.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for large consultancy firms capable of addressing the strategic objectives of the UK's Ministry of Defence. Given its focus on enhancing defence capabilities, supporting a resilient defence industry, and ensuring value for money, businesses specialising in management consultancy with a focus on defence sectors are particularly well-suited to leverage such opportunities. Such projects not only facilitate business growth through engagement with significant government contracts but also promote innovation and development within the UK economy.

## Notice

Consultancy Services aligned to achieving the following - The objective for Defence Reform is to get us ready for the challenges ahead, setting defence at the heart of future security and success of the UK. It is designed to ensure the organisation can grip these challenges and better deliver my five strategic outcomes for the MOD: * A warfighting force ready and able to win today and in the future. * An organisation that delivers its commitment to NATO and extends our influence beyond the ability to fight through diplomacy and our development of other nations ability to defend themselves. * A thriving UK defence industry that is resilient and scalable and provides growth, jobs and innovation to our national economy. * An organisation that delivers value for money for the UK taxpayer, delivers capabilities faster, and is adaptable to future change. * A highly engaged organisation that values its people, enables everyone to fulfil their potential ad contribute to the security and defence of the nation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fda9926-0c9c-49ff-acc1-82788e1821be |
| 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 | 27 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,800,000 |
| 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 | 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 | BAIN & COMPANY UNITED KINGDOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 27 Jun 2025 at 08:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fda9926-0c9c-49ff-acc1-82788e1821be

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fda9926-0c9c-49ff-acc1-82788e1821be
  27th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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