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title: "Standards and Assurance - Standards as a Service"
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# Standards and Assurance - Standards as a Service

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ed78ce25-6381-41af-b9cf-5aae77a34fcf

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## Summary

The contract, titled "Standards and Assurance - Standards as a Service," was awarded by the Ministry of Defence, a key public sector buyer in the United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the IT services industry category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, internet, and support services. The total contract value is £472,500, and it is part of a selective procurement method involving a call-off from a framework agreement. This contract commenced on 1st October 2021 and will run until 31st March 2022. It is located in the South West region of England. The tender period ended on 13th September 2021, and the award notice was published on 25th October 2021.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those that provide consulting, software development, and support services. Companies with experience in delivering services to government bodies or those that have previously engaged in similar contracts may find themselves well-positioned to compete. Although the contract has already been awarded, understanding such procurement processes can help firms prepare for future tenders offered by the Ministry of Defence and similar entities, thus enhancing their strategic positioning in the public sector market.

## Notice

Standards and Assurance - Standards as a Service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0e05013-2cd4-4de7-8dd7-8c00ad94f2f5 |
| 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 | 25 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £472,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £472,500 |
| 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 | WILTS |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC2A 4DW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Hackney |
| Electoral ward | Hoxton East & Shoreditch |
| Westminster constituency | Hackney South and Shoreditch |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LA INTERNATIONAL COMPUTER CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 25 Oct 2021 at 15:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0e05013-2cd4-4de7-8dd7-8c00ad94f2f5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0e05013-2cd4-4de7-8dd7-8c00ad94f2f5
  25th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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