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title: "713340453 - DCO Close Support Partner (CSP) 2"
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# 713340453 - DCO Close Support Partner (CSP) 2

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9e1bde8d-bb2b-4f42-bf58-a3f9dcaca18d

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for the "DCO Close Support Partner (CSP) 2" contract, focusing on IT services to support its Defensive Cyber Operations programme. The contract, valued at £10,322,640, has been awarded to Logiq Consulting Limited. This selective procurement was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement. The project spans from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027, and services are required across the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. Key procurement stages included the tender period closing on 24th January 2025 and the award finalised on 6th March 2025. The project falls under the CPV classification "IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support" (72000000).

This procurement presents significant opportunities for large IT service providers with expertise in cyber operations and defence-related support services to engage with a major government defence initiative. While Logiq Consulting Limited, a large-scale supplier, has secured this contract, similar tenders may arise within the framework agreement for businesses specialising in IT consultancy and rapid technological adaptation, which is particularly relevant for SMEs, given the suitability criteria indicated for these types of businesses. This contract highlights the scope for enhancing cybersecurity frameworks, thus offering growth avenues for firms positioned to meet strategic defence objectives across diverse geographical locations.

## Notice

The requirement is to procure a Close Support Partner to deliver outputs across the Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) programme. The supplier will assist DCO in meeting programme priorities by working with a range of stakeholders to ensure that DCO capabilities continue to meet operational priorities, whilst evolving alongside the wider defensive cyber enterprise and meeting increased demand.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/612ac0b4-711f-4cbf-96c5-2a3a08ff9977 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,322,640 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,322,640 |
| 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 | LOGIQ CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 2 May 2025 at 14:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/612ac0b4-711f-4cbf-96c5-2a3a08ff9977

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/612ac0b4-711f-4cbf-96c5-2a3a08ff9977
  2nd May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9ae03fb3-254e-4c0e-ba22-8728698c8d9c
  20250318-713340453-DCO_CSP2-RM3764.3-DPS-Schedule-6-Order-Form-O_redacted

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