---
title: "715886483 - C4ISR - Approvals and Assurance lead"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d326"
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published: "2026-07-24"
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# 715886483 - C4ISR - Approvals and Assurance lead

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d326

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## Summary

This procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence based in Bristol, United Kingdom, pertaining to a contract titled "715886483 - C4ISR - Approvals and Assurance lead". The contract falls under the services category, specifically focusing on system quality assurance assessment and review services. The procurement was conducted via a direct award method, justified as a continuation of service. Following a direct engagement with the selected supplier, HAND AND MILLAR MANAGEMENT CONSULTING LLP, a contract was finalised and awarded on 13th July 2026, with a total gross value of £199,500. The contract period is set from 27th July 2026 to 30th July 2027. The planning stage included preliminary market engagement completed by 7th July 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in quality assurance and system review services, particularly those with previous experience working with defence and security regimes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, given the suitability for such organisations. By leveraging continuity of service and a well-established supplier relationship, businesses adept in providing high-quality, reliable services could position themselves effectively within this sector. The procurement method’s focus on direct engagement underscores the advantage for businesses with proven track records and the capability to deliver swiftly within government frameworks.

## Notice

C4SIR required an experinced approvals and assurance lead that was available from July 2026. The Supplier had previously delevered for C4ISR and was suited to best continue the work. Various frameworks were analysed for their suitability and Audit & Assurance Services 2 RM6310 was recommended. The supplier was engaged directly and a quote was produced. With RTM established a contract was produced and awarded on the 13th July.

### Planning Information

Direct engagment with supplier to obtain and measure suitability and quotation

### Procurement Information

Continuation of Service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070387-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Jul 2026 - 30 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £166,250 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £166,250 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HAND AND MILLAR MANAGEMENT CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2026 at 14:03 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070387-2026
- 24 Jul 2026 at 11:30 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070254-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070387-2026
  24th July 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070254-2026
  24th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## 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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