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title: "Chief Architect for Royal Navy Digital Services"
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# Chief Architect for Royal Navy Digital Services

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d5845b83-b121-4f64-aadf-29c3207217ea

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has recently awarded a contract titled "Chief Architect for Royal Navy Digital Services" under the Digital Outcomes and Specialists 5 framework. This contract, amounting to £480,000, falls within the Technical computer support services category and is based in Portsmouth, South East England. The procurement process was initiated with a selective tender method, and the contract period will run from 28 June 2021 to 29 June 2023. The opportunity was published on 19 May 2021, with the tender period concluding on 26 May 2021.

This procurement presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in technical support services, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) eligible to compete under the framework agreement. Given the nature of the project, firms with expertise in digital services and experience with governmental contracts will be well-suited to pursue similar contracts, enhancing their growth within the public sector. Interested suppliers should consider how their skills align with the needs of the Royal Navy and prepare to engage in future tenders under similar frameworks.

## Notice

Notification of contract awarded under Digital Outcomes and Specialists 5 (RM1043.7) Framework Schedule 6 (Order Form)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7739b4f9-c6b3-4113-a41c-3089ff43f1d0 |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 27 Jun 2021 - 29 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £480,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £480,000 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ENVITIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72611000 - Technical computer support services

## Release History

- 5 Jul 2021 at 15:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7739b4f9-c6b3-4113-a41c-3089ff43f1d0
- 19 May 2021 at 12:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6de4b7bb-bca8-45f7-bda0-85b88520c42e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7739b4f9-c6b3-4113-a41c-3089ff43f1d0
  5th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6de4b7bb-bca8-45f7-bda0-85b88520c42e
  19th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/83ac85af-90b3-4c82-bb71-aaf24eb7fa79
  n/a

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