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title: "Technical Support Services for Operational Reference and Encyclopaedic Data"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
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# Technical Support Services for Operational Reference and Encyclopaedic Data

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d108eef1-98ee-40ab-929e-b5629bd17609

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has issued a tender titled "Technical Support Services for Operational Reference and Encyclopaedic Data" for technical support services with a contract value of £3,700,000. The procurement process is in the "Open procedure (above threshold)" stage. The tender is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom with a tender deadline of 21st February 2024. The contract period is set to start on 1st May 2024 and end on 1st May 2027.

This tender from the Ministry of Defence presents opportunities for businesses, especially SMEs and VCSEs, to provide technical support services. Companies offering services in the industry category of technical support services are well-suited to compete. The contracting authority has highlighted the suitability for SMEs and VCSEs, indicating a willingness to engage with smaller businesses for this procurement opportunity.

## Notice

Please see ITT

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1b9219a-1bb3-4b66-aa85-9f2eac4beb43 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2024 - 1 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO2 8BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Nelson |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth North |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356300 - Technical support services

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2024 at 16:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1b9219a-1bb3-4b66-aa85-9f2eac4beb43

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1b9219a-1bb3-4b66-aa85-9f2eac4beb43
  22nd January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aa41c83f-ea85-453f-a1da-f2a53f7b72aa
  n/a
- https://contracts.mod.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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