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title: "Crypt Key Services Close Support Partner"
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# Crypt Key Services Close Support Partner

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-99414155-c916-4b2b-8931-c8f1ae08b416

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Crypt Key Services Close Support Partner" was conducted by the Ministry of Defence, located in Corsham, England. This contract is within the IT services industry, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support, classified under the CPV code 72000000. The procurement method used was a selective process, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender stage is complete, and the contract award was published on 27th June 2025, with the contract period running from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028. The project is valued at approximately £19.6 million. Delivery addresses include locations across the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT service provision, particularly those experienced in close support partnerships within defence contexts. Although the procurement process was selective, the sizeable contract value and long-term commitment highlight lucrative prospects for large-scale businesses, particularly those accustomed to engaging with government contracts. The successful supplier, PA Consulting Services Limited, is indicative of the potential for large enterprises to thrive in such projects by delivering innovative solutions and robust support services that align with operational priorities in defence sectors. Business growth can be realised through collaboration with stakeholders to enhance capabilities and deliver on strategic outcomes.

## Notice

A Close Support Partner (CSP) to support the Crypt Key Service (CKS) to deliver on several extant work packages, outputs and outcomes. The CSP will support the Programme in meeting priorities by working closely with a range of stakeholders to ensure capabilities meet operational priorities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b3fa965-782c-4fc5-8190-0b57cc4aa9b5 |
| 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 | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,630,109 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,630,109 |
| 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 9NR |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PA CONSULTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 27 Jun 2025 at 12:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b3fa965-782c-4fc5-8190-0b57cc4aa9b5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b3fa965-782c-4fc5-8190-0b57cc4aa9b5
  27th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/52bbd741-cd90-4431-addd-26b38832b1e4
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