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title: "Title missing - see contract for details."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05036a"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-04-15"
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# Title missing - see contract for details.

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05036a

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, located at RAF High Wycombe, High Wycombe, United Kingdom, has awarded a contract for the provision of external assistance for priority weapons projects, classified under development consultancy services within the services category. The contract was awarded through a limited procurement method, specifically negotiated without the publication of a contract notice. Fox & Pickle Associates Ltd, based in Manchester, has been selected as the supplier and the contract, valued at GBP 833,245, was signed on 20th March 2025. The procurement process has progressed to the award stage, with all details finalised as of 15th April 2025.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in defence services, military defence services, and civil defence services. Companies with expertise in development consultancy, particularly those experienced in handling high-priority weapons projects, would find this contract highly beneficial for business growth. Given the nature of the negotiated procurement method without prior publication, businesses with pre-existing relationships or a solid understanding of the Ministry of Defence's requirements are well-positioned to compete effectively in this sector. The substantial contract value also signifies an opportunity for considerable financial growth and enhanced industry standing for the awarded supplier.

## Notice

The Provision of External Assistance for Priority Weapons Projects

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015319-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £833,245 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | HIGH WYCOMB |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP14 4UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Ridgeway West |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Buckinghamshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FOX & PICKLE ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73220000 - Development consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2025 at 14:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015319-2025

## Provenance

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