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title: "Provision of Technical Support Voluntary National Contribution (VNC) to the Federated Mission Networking Secretariat"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
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# Provision of Technical Support Voluntary National Contribution (VNC) to the Federated Mission Networking Secretariat

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cfcefe5e-231d-45ae-a075-237ab9d80831

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves the MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, which is seeking to engage a supplier for the "Provision of Technical Support Voluntary National Contribution (VNC) to the Federated Mission Networking Secretariat." This opportunity falls under the technical support services industry category, and the location for delivery is in the South West of the United Kingdom. The procurement method is classified as "Other" and the current stage is the Award phase, with the contract amounting to £597,000. The contract period is from 27th February 2017 to 31st January 2019, and the tender period for submissions ended on 31st January 2017.

This contract presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in technical support services. Businesses that possess expertise in this field and can provide innovative solutions are well-suited to compete. The award has been granted to Advanced Systems Understanding Limited, indicating a continuing demand for similar services which might attract other competitors looking to expand their service offerings to government entities.

## Notice

Provision of Technical Support Voluntary National Contribution (VNC) to the Federated Mission Networking Secretariat.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e731c6f8-3256-448b-aa3f-765aac566ade |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | 27 Feb 2017 - 31 Jan 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £597,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £597,000 |
| 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 | 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ADVANCED SYSTEMS UNDERSTANDING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356300 - Technical support services

## Release History

- 23 May 2017 at 15:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e731c6f8-3256-448b-aa3f-765aac566ade

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e731c6f8-3256-448b-aa3f-765aac566ade
  23rd May 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8f0b6669-10a7-464d-9d21-48a64c509273

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