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title: "CSM Transformation Partner"
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# CSM Transformation Partner

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d4dd2c26-6674-48ac-b83c-e6840d32ca57

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is seeking a Transformation Delivery Partner for its Corporate Services Management (CSM) Programme, focusing on the Phase 3 Transition and Implementation (T&I) phase. This procurement process is in the tender stage and involves the deployment of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution and implementing a new shared service operating model across various regions including the United Kingdom, Europe, and other global locations. The tender was issued on 2nd April 2026, with a bid submission deadline of 22nd May 2026. The contract will be awarded by 13th August 2026, with an expected start date of 18th August 2026. This selective procurement process, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement, falls under the Information Technology Services industry category, with the contract valued at £61 million.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in project, programme, and portfolio management, particularly those adept in large-scale IT transformation projects. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, offering a platform for those with expertise in ERP deployment, shared services, and strategic change management to partner with a major government body. Businesses with a strong capability in managing business change activities, workforce transition, and policy design will find this project particularly aligned with their skill set, enabling them to expand their portfolio in the public sector.

## Notice

The Corporate Services Management Programme is looking to procure a Transformation Delivery partner to support the Phase 3 T&I Phase. The T&I phase will include (as a minimum) build, test, implement and transition of the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution into business as usual; implementation of a new shared service operating model; associated business change and engagement activity to supplement a client-side led activity. The Transformation Delivery Partner Contract The indicative scope of the Transformation Delivery Partner Contract is as follows: The Transformation Delivery Partner will lead on the coordination and delivery of all the business change activities needed to support the successful deployment of the new technologies. This includes as a minimum: - Starting earlier than the System Implementation Delivery Partner and helping MOD prepare for the T&I phase. - Supporting the planning and delivery of the functional models and Shared Services Operating Model transformation prior to CSM go-lives - Supporting the business change activities (Non-solution) - Supporting the delivery of workforce benefits realisation and transition plans - Supporting the policy design work and change engagement needed (particularly in the HR taxonomy) to enable adoption of the solution - Supporting the benefits realisation refresh and planning This procurement will be undertaken using Digital and IT Professional Services (DIPS) - RM6249 Lot 5 Project, Programme and Portfolio Management (P3M). This is our intended timeline but, for a range of reasons, dates can change. We will tell you when the timeline changes. Issue Tender 02/04/26 Clarification period starts 07/04/26 Supplier Information Day (Times TBC) 10/04/26 Bid Clarification Deadline 24/04/26 Deadline for publication of responses to Clarification Questions 01/05/26 Bid Submission Deadline 22/05/26 Demonstrations 29/05/26 - 05/06/26 Tender Evaluation and Moderation Completed 16/06/26 Preferred Tenderer 01/07/26 Stand still period 03/08/26 - 12/08/26 Contract Award 13/08/26 Expected commencement date for Contract(s) 08/08/26

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25c8d1b7-f9fe-4d35-80e4-f5cad779ef68 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Aug 2026 - 17 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £61,000,000 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2HB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2026 at 11:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25c8d1b7-f9fe-4d35-80e4-f5cad779ef68

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25c8d1b7-f9fe-4d35-80e4-f5cad779ef68
  2nd April 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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