---
title: "715730501 CAN"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060193"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2026-01-08"
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# 715730501 CAN

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060193

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed a procurement process for "Procurement of digital programme management resource to manage critical services" within the IT services sector, as reflected by its CPV classification of 72000000. This service-oriented procurement focused on the UK region, was finalised on 8th January 2026, involved a contract awarded to PA Consulting Services Limited valued at £130,680. Employing a "limited" procurement method, the contract was awarded without prior publication of a call for competition, justified by its alignment with the CCS DIPS framework agreement and certain national security considerations. The procurement stage has reached completion with the contract being actively signed since 1st January 2026.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for enterprises adept in providing IT consulting, software development, and support services. Large-scale businesses with capabilities in handling sensitive projects within secure frameworks would find this tender suitable. Despite the restricted nature of publication, it underscores the demand for organisations that can deliver highly specialised digital management resources in alignment with stringent security standards, essential for maintaining operational integrity within defence services.

## Notice

Procurement of digital programme management resource to manage critical services

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of specialist services under a secure framework agreement. Due to the sensitive nature of the requirement, detailed information is withheld in accordance with Regulation 21 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

### Procurement Information

The contract was awarded under the CCS DIPS framework agreement in accordance with Regulation 33 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. No further call for competition was required as the framework was lawfully established following a competitive process. Due to the sensitive nature of the services and associated security considerations, full contract details are withheld in accordance with Regulation 21 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Disclosure would compromise national security and operational integrity.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001328-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £130,680 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | ABBEY WOOD |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PA CONSULTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2026 at 10:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001328-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk

## Provenance

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