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title: "Appivate Software Factory"
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# Appivate Software Factory

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d6a61a15-d0f7-4887-ac7f-3bb6016bde4d

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed a public procurement process for the "Appivate Software Factory" project, targeting the IT services industry with a focus on consulting, software development, and support. The procurement method was selective, operating through a call-off from a framework agreement. This process culminated in an award on 16th September 2025 to PA Consulting Ltd. Based in the South West of the United Kingdom, with a specified delivery location in Corsham, the contract spans from 9th June 2025 to 31st October 2025 with a value of GBP 7,441,042.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses providing high-level IT services, particularly those capable of working within a selective procurement framework. While smaller enterprises and voluntary sector organisations were noted as unsuitable for this contract, companies with a large operating scale, similar to PA Consulting Ltd, are well-positioned to compete for such high-value government contracts. The Ministry of Defence’s procurement activities can foster business growth for those equipped to deliver comprehensive IT solutions to meet public sector demands.

## Notice

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## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8d3f453-626e-443e-a50e-026ecbc57e00 |
| 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 | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Jun 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,441,042 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,441,042 |
| 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 | PA CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 16 Sep 2025 at 13:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8d3f453-626e-443e-a50e-026ecbc57e00

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8d3f453-626e-443e-a50e-026ecbc57e00
  16th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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