---
title: "71577453 - Red Team 3 -25"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066796"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2026-03-11"
---

# 71577453 - Red Team 3 -25

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066796

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Red Team 3 - 25 - Red Shoe capability," undertaken by the Ministry of Defence, is in the award stage. This falls under the industry category of defence and security, specifically addressing research consultancy services. The contract has been awarded to Accenture UK Limited as the supplier. Key dates to note include the contract period, which started on 12th February 2026 and is set to end on 31st March 2026. The procurement was executed using a direct method without competition, as it is below the threshold. The Ministry of Defence, located in Corsham, United Kingdom, serves as the buying organisation.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for companies specialising in defence and security services, particularly those offering research consultancy capabilities. Businesses with expertise in such services, especially SMEs like Accenture UK Limited, are well-suited for competing in similar future contracts. Engaging in these government defence contracts can enhance business portfolios and establish relationships with central government authorities. The procurement method, being direct and below threshold, suggests that businesses focusing on tailored, specialised service offerings may find advantageous opportunities in similar contracts.

## Notice

Red Team 3 - 25 - Red Shoe capability.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021955-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £117,239 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | CORSHAM |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN13 9NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Corsham Ladbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Chippenham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACCENTURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2026 at 16:13 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021955-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021955-2026
  11th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-13163

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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