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title: "Additional SQEP Support to Programme Nelson"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fd8217d5-f751-4cf2-823c-ee1876333f65"
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# Additional SQEP Support to Programme Nelson

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fd8217d5-f751-4cf2-823c-ee1876333f65

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Additional SQEP Support to Programme Nelson" has been awarded by the Ministry of Defence, with a contract value of £6,173,813.97. This procurement falls under the IT services sector, specifically in consulting, software development, internet, and support, and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, using a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract period starting on 22nd May 2020 and ending on 30th April 2022. The award status was confirmed on 21st May 2020, with the announcement published on 9th October 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, especially those in consulting, software development, and support. Companies with expertise in cybersecurity and risk assessments would be particularly well-suited to compete, given the Cyber Risk Assessment conducted for this contract. In addition, larger firms capable of handling sizeable contracts in the defence sector may find this type of procurement beneficial for business growth and expansion.

## Notice

***FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY*** This contract has been awarded via the EW&C Framework. An IR35 assessment has been carried out on this requirement and found not to apply. A Cyber Risk Assessment was raised with reference RAR-WESW6953 and found to be Low.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83975e2a-a1f8-464a-a3a3-748ef1a20202 |
| 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 | 9 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 21 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 21 May 2020 - 30 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,173,813 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,173,813 |
| 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 | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO2 8BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Nelson |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth North |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BAE SYSTEMS APPLIED INTELLIGENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2020 at 13:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83975e2a-a1f8-464a-a3a3-748ef1a20202

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83975e2a-a1f8-464a-a3a3-748ef1a20202
  9th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3b817fa1-7cf1-4f24-ab87-247a841e1387

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