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title: "Provision Of External Support to DBS Finance and Commercial Capablity"
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# Provision Of External Support to DBS Finance and Commercial Capablity

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cadcd770-9be1-4157-981a-175addb1b0a9

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the provision of external support to DBS Finance and Commercial Capability was conducted by the Ministry of Defence. This contract, valued at £18,373,560, falls under the category of computer-related services. The procurement method selected was a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract period starting on 1st September 2017 and ending on 31st March 2020. The award was finalised on 23rd August 2017, and the procurement process is now complete. The associated delivery address is located in Glasgow, Scotland.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in computer-related services, particularly those capable of delivering high-level commercial support and financial consultancy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract appealing due to its inclusive nature, although larger enterprises like IBM United Kingdom Limited have already secured the contract. Businesses with strong capabilities in finance and commercial operations are well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities within the defence sector.

## Notice

Transparency Notice only for Contract HOCS3b/00056 Provision of External Support To DBS Finance & Commercial Capability

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75183c78-75d0-408c-9155-ecea1be083c5 |
| 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 | 11 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,373,560 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,373,560 |
| 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 | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8EX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IBM UNITED KINGDOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72500000 - Computer-related services

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2017 at 16:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75183c78-75d0-408c-9155-ecea1be083c5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75183c78-75d0-408c-9155-ecea1be083c5
  11th September 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/f1cfc32c-eef2-48ae-b625-46e5598457bf
  Framework Call Off Agreement

## Provenance

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