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title: "Provision of ICS Ops Firm Base Support"
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# Provision of ICS Ops Firm Base Support

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a9559ca1-f05c-4eb2-b88e-ed522feb0945

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is seeking to enhance its operations through the "Provision of ICS Ops Firm Base Support" contract, valued at £254,000. This contract, awarded on 1st June 2021, falls under the computer-related services industry category and is located in the South East of England. The procurement process was initiated as a tender through a selective method via a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services Framework for Digital Outcomes & Specialists. The contract period spans from 1st June 2021 to 31st May 2023, with the tender period having ended on 12th April 2021.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those capable of supporting digital infrastructure within military contexts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, as the tender explicitly invites participation from such entities. The focus on managing projects, like Defence Business Internet and telephony services, indicates a need for companies experienced in strategic IT support and telecommunications management, promising business growth potential in a competitive public procurement landscape.

## Notice

ICS Ops is responsible for setting policy and strategy for Firm Base ICS for the Army and for overall management of its delivery. In some cases this means holding Defence Digital to account for major programmes such as MODNET, Global Connectivity (GC) and Integrated User Services (IUS) (telephony and related services). In other cases there is a need for closer management of projects either directly or through HQ Regional Command. Such projects include Defence Business Internet (DBI) and the rationalisation of Firm Base telephony and miscellaneous services. Additional information: This Call-Off Contract was awarded via Crown Commercial Services Framework Digital Outcomes & Specialists following a further competition

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69b4c636-ad29-414c-8249-8704141c92e1 |
| 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 | 9 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2021 - 31 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £254,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £254,000 |
| 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 | ANDOVER |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP11 8HJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Test Valley |
| Electoral ward | Andover Millway |
| Westminster constituency | North West Hampshire |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | L.A. INTERNATIONAL COMPUTER CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72500000 - Computer-related services

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2021 at 13:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69b4c636-ad29-414c-8249-8704141c92e1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69b4c636-ad29-414c-8249-8704141c92e1
  9th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/97acafa8-3664-49ad-b3ab-c98d6d0b96b8
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3864efb4-8181-4778-8165-08bf19405bae
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/89654ffc-4762-4604-add3-c07e5b759776
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1e67efb3-7362-4bf0-b9bc-1c0f230229c3

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