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title: "Automation Centre of Expertise (ACOE): Automation Services"
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# Automation Centre of Expertise (ACOE): Automation Services

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d5c086a7-a0a5-418e-b456-4565c3136cf0

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has successfully completed the procurement process for the Automation Centre of Expertise (ACOE): Automation Services, valued at £20,000,000. This contract has been awarded to Capgemini, commencing from 1st May 2025 and concluding on 1st May 2027. The procurement was conducted selectively through a call-off from a framework agreement aligned with the IT services industry, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet and support. The project is located in Corsham, South West England. The procurement process reached the award stage with the contract being announced on 26th June 2025.

This opportunity is particularly beneficial for large-scale IT service providers specialising in automation services, as the buyer is the prestigious Ministry of Defence, which may lead to further opportunities for collaboration in the public sector. While this particular contract did not target SMEs or VCSEs, businesses of significant scale with the capabilities to manage comprehensive IT projects can find growth potential in such government frameworks, leveraging this success to secure additional public contracts.

## Notice

Contract Award Notice

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61408d4c-92c3-4e50-bea1-79d65651bd62 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 1 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000,000 |
| 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 | CAPGEMINI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 26 Jun 2025 at 12:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61408d4c-92c3-4e50-bea1-79d65651bd62

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61408d4c-92c3-4e50-bea1-79d65651bd62
  26th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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