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title: "PS394 Digital Skills for Defence (DS4D) Client-Side Support"
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# PS394 Digital Skills for Defence (DS4D) Client-Side Support

Buyer: DIGITAL DEFENCE LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9f2fde2a-c18e-46de-863b-b7aa6fcdbc43

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## Summary

DIGITAL DEFENCE LIMITED is overseeing a procurement process titled "PS394 Digital Skills for Defence (DS4D) Client-Side Support," classified under technical support services (CPV 71356300). This process involves client-side professional service support (PSS) to aid in effective performance management, maintaining 'intelligent customer' status, and strategic partner accountability. The contract, awarded to Capgemini UK PLC, spans from 18 November 2024 to 31 October 2025, with delivery locations in England. The procurement method used is a selective call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £639,990. The award status is currently active as of 26 February 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses capable of providing specialised technical and professional services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in areas such as data analysis, user experience, business analysis, technical support, costings, and approvals would be ideal candidates. Participation in this contract will provide companies with the chance to showcase their capabilities and gain exposure within the defence sector, setting a foundation for potential future collaborations and growth within a crucial industry.

## Notice

Client-side Professional Service Support (PSS) to ensure that the Authority can administer effective performance management, retain 'intelligent customer' status, and hold the strategic partner to account. This will also enable the programme to access limited term subject matter expertise, including: data analysis, user experience, business analysis, technical, costings and approvals.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/716a4f8f-2793-43a0-acfa-513cf9da6e58 |
| 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 | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 18 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £639,990 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £639,990 |
| 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 | DIGITAL DEFENCE LIMITED |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN4 6JP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Nene Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton South |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356300 - Technical support services

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2025 at 11:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/716a4f8f-2793-43a0-acfa-513cf9da6e58

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/716a4f8f-2793-43a0-acfa-513cf9da6e58
  26th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/780d6923-9804-4d5e-8acd-942dbbd87e34

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