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title: "PS423 - Defence Digital Procurement Support"
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buyer: "DIGITAL DEFENCE LIMITED"
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# PS423 - Defence Digital Procurement Support

Buyer: DIGITAL DEFENCE LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d4df498a-0c56-45e2-b2fb-2cf55148fcf9

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## Summary

The buying organisation Digital Defence Limited has awarded a contract titled "PS423 - Defence Digital Procurement Support" under the Management Consultancy Framework Three (MCF3). This procurement pertains to the industry category of Technical Support Services and is located in England, United Kingdom. The procurement has a selective method, calling-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period ending on 25 January 2024, and the contract period spanning from 1 February 2024 to 30 April 2024. The contract is valued at £215,000, and the award stage was completed on 23 October 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in professional services, especially those with expertise in strategic procurement, market engagement, and supplier relationship management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities to undertake strategic procurement projects, develop sourcing strategies, conduct market intelligence, and support negotiations are well-suited to compete in this domain. With the increase in demand for strategic digital procurement support, engaging in such contracts can facilitate substantial business growth and enhance their portfolio in the public sector.

## Notice

Resources to support programme of work under direction of the Buyer, undertaking strategic activity which may include but is not limited to the below: * Lead strategic procurement projects across a variety of categories, predominantly Professional Services * Create strategic sourcing strategies * Allocate and manage the Professional Services demand. * Conduct market engagement and market intelligence reports where necessary * Create and manage relationships with suppliers * Support negotiations * Maintain the schedule of and plans for procurements * Writing and editing tender documents * Contributing the development of contract terms and conditions alongside Buyer core commercial team and legal * Working with stakeholders and subject matter experts to incorporate service requirements into requirements specification schedules * Contributing to development of pricing mechanisms, service levels and service credit mechanisms * Knowledge share and transfer to Crown Servant team, to facilitate upskilling.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e28fdba-2af4-4f4a-b6e4-62db77364598 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2024 - 30 Apr 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £215,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £215,000 |
| 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 | DIGITAL DEFENCE LIMITED |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN4 6JP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Nene Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton South |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED (CAPITA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356300 - Technical support services

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2024 at 09:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e28fdba-2af4-4f4a-b6e4-62db77364598

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e28fdba-2af4-4f4a-b6e4-62db77364598
  23rd October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/37020722-f197-4983-8f35-59329263bfe5

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