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# CHAT Services, Design, Build and Migration

Buyer: DIGITAL DEFENCE LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fb14f7b6-0075-430c-b989-87236242c456

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "CHAT Services, Design, Build and Migration," is led by Defence Digital's MOD (DIGITAL DEFENCE LIMITED). The contract focuses on the migration of Chat Services in the Fixed Environment to a MOD Cloud SECRET. This critical project includes user, room, and interoperability migrations while maintaining operational chat services. The project falls under the industry category of technical support services (CPV: 71356300) and is located in England, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is the Award stage, having commenced on 4 November 2024 and concluding on 31 July 2025. The procurement method was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with a contract value of £240,120. The tender period ended on 28 October 2024.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in cloud migration services and technical support within the defence sector. SMEs are encouraged to compete, as the suitability criteria accommodate such enterprises. Businesses capable of managing secure cloud environments and ensuring seamless operational transitions will find this tender particularly relevant. The awarded contract to Cadmidium Services Limited underscores the emphasis on expertise and reliability. Engaging in this procurement can enhance a company’s portfolio and provide significant growth potential through high-profile government projects.

## Notice

Defence Digital's (DD) MOD Chat Services in the Fixed Environment are planned to migrate from the OEHE to a MOD Cloud SECRET. The project is to successfully migrate Chat Services, including users, rooms and interoperability from the OEHE hosting environment to new cloud infrastructure. Throughout the transition chat services must be maintained to operational users on fixed and deployed systems.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf45af08-9976-440e-94e9-13523b802241 |
| 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 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 4 Nov 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £240,120 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £240,120 |
| 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 | DIGITAL DEFENCE LIMITED |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN4 6JP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Nene Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton South |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CADMIDIUM SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356300 - Technical support services

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2025 at 16:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf45af08-9976-440e-94e9-13523b802241

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf45af08-9976-440e-94e9-13523b802241
  19th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/104a75c4-a2e6-4f03-8181-08123ba2f100

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