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title: "Critical Friend NSOIT(D)"
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# Critical Friend NSOIT(D)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f222144e-a655-4f7c-a4e8-620406f428e5

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has successfully completed a procurement process for the contract titled "Critical Friend NSOIT(D)" within the IT services category, specifically focusing on consulting and software development. This selective tender, initiated as a call-off from a framework agreement, has been awarded to Made Tech Limited, valued at £60,000. The contract period commenced on 1st February 2021 and is set to conclude on 31st January 2023. Deliveries are expected to be made in regions throughout the South East and South West of the United Kingdom, with the tender period having previously ended on 9th December 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT consulting and support services. Businesses experienced in providing independent programme scrutiny, technical advice, and mentorship to leadership teams would find this contract well-suited for their services. The focus on the NSOIT(D) programme indicates a demand for innovative solutions and agile methodologies, making this an appealing avenue for businesses aiming to expand their footprint in the public sector.

## Notice

The Critical Friend for the NSOIT(D) programme will provide independent scrutiny of programme performance; constructive challenge of delivery plans and strategies; technical advice and guidance to the leadership team & mentoring support to the Senior Responsible Officer.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7898aaa6-a15f-47d1-958c-a4830fa98efa |
| 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 | 19 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2021 - 31 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MADE TECH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2021 at 12:16 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7898aaa6-a15f-47d1-958c-a4830fa98efa
- 18 Feb 2021 at 10:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7898aaa6-a15f-47d1-958c-a4830fa98efa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7898aaa6-a15f-47d1-958c-a4830fa98efa
  19th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ca66b7ac-5e2f-42bd-9e61-faa67d1ad84e
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2677d546-bf0a-4638-9804-50c3b92aeccb

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