---
title: "Critical Friend Reviews - FMC"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ff4c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ATOMIC WEAPONS ESTABLISHMENT"
published: "2025-04-09"
---

# Critical Friend Reviews - FMC

Buyer: ATOMIC WEAPONS ESTABLISHMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ff4c

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## Summary

The Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) based in Aldermaston, Reading, has completed a procurement process for the provision of critical friend reviews on a range of FMC sourcing strategies. The procurement was categorised under government services, specifically procurement consultancy services, and the contract was awarded to the Cabinet Office located in Westminster, London. This direct procurement method did not involve competition and the contract, valued at £49,950, is scheduled to run from 23rd April 2025 to 30th April 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in government and procurement strategies. Companies in the consultancy and advisory industry, especially those focusing on public sector services, are well-suited to engage in similar contracts. Participating in such procurement processes can enhance their portfolio, foster strategic relationships with central government entities, and provide a steady stream of revenue.

## Notice

Provision of critical friend review/reports on a range of FMC sourcing strategies over a 5 month term - Cost PS49,950

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013837-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,950 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ATOMIC WEAPONS ESTABLISHMENT |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG7 4PR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | West Berkshire |
| Electoral ward | Aldermaston |
| Westminster constituency | Reading West and Mid Berkshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CABINET OFFICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 75131000 - Government services
- 79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2025 at 08:37 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013837-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013837-2025
  9th April 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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