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title: "WiD (Women in defeence) Mentoring Pairings"
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# WiD (Women in defeence) Mentoring Pairings

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-95cbb304-8517-4432-936b-057beef0925e

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "WiD (Women in Defence) Mentoring Pairings," managed by the Ministry of Defence, is classified under the IT services category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support. Based in London, the procurement was conducted through a selective method, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. This process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded on September 20, 2023. The contract period began on September 21, 2023, and will conclude on June 6, 2024. The main objective of the programme is to enhance representation and inclusion across industries and societal sectors. The contract involves services valued at GBP 12,800, located in Farnham, Surrey.

This procurement presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage with and provide IT services tailored to the Ministry of Defence's inclusivity initiatives. Companies with expertise in consultancy and software development, particularly those with experience working within the scope of public sector framework agreements, stand to benefit. The nature of the contract, aimed at promoting inclusivity, suggests that businesses committed to diversity and representation would align well with the contract's objectives. Moving Ahead Limited, an SME, was chosen as the supplier, indicating the potential for similarly sized enterprises to succeed with such tenders.

## Notice

Programme is to accelerate representation and inclusion within the participating organisations and across industries, sectors, and society

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a1ba6cc-0d7c-45c1-85db-c66325eb47ab |
| 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 | 20 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 20 Sep 2023 - 6 Jun 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,800 |
| 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 | MOVING AHEAD |

## 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 10:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a1ba6cc-0d7c-45c1-85db-c66325eb47ab

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a1ba6cc-0d7c-45c1-85db-c66325eb47ab
  1st May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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