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title: "715886483 - C4ISR - Approvals and Assurance lead"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d389"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2026-07-24"
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# 715886483 - C4ISR - Approvals and Assurance lead

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d389

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, located in Bristol, UK, has recently completed a public procurement contract titled "C4ISR - Approvals and Assurance lead". This tender falls under the industry category of system quality assurance assessment and review services. The contract was awarded on 13 July 2026, with the project commencing on 24 July 2026 and concluding on 30 June 2027. The procurement, which followed a direct method without competition and was below the threshold, is part of the defence and security regime and was executed as a part of Audit & Assurance Services 2 RM6310.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialize in cloud specialist approvals and assurance outputs. Companies in the consulting and management sphere, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises like the awarded supplier HAND AND MILLAR MANAGEMENT CONSULTING LLP, are well-suited to participate in similar tenders. The contract involved planning, costing, scheduling, risk identification, and management of technical dependencies, which highlights the demand for expertise in handling integral aspects of system quality assurance. Engaging in these types of contracts can provide substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the consultancy and management sectors, especially those aiming to expand their footprint in government projects within the UK.

## Notice

Title: C4ISR - Approvals and Assurance lead Contract No: 715886483 Total Value (Ex VAT): PS166,250.00 Award Date: 13/07/2026 End Date: 30/06/2027 Supplier: HAND AND MILLAR MANAGEMENT CONSULTING LLP Authority: NAD Defence Digitial and Data Route to Market (RTM): Audit & Assurance Services 2 RM6310 Description: Cloud specialist approvals and assurance outputs to provide the necessary expertise for planning, costing, scheduling, risk identification, information collation, and management of technical dependencies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070416-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award 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 | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £166,250 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 14:38 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070416-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070416-2026
  24th July 2026 - Contract award 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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