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Ministry of Defence · Central government

In brief

Ministry of Defence has announced plans to buy IT and software work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The estimated value is £750,000,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 5 years, up to 10 years with extensions, starting 1 May 2028.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Usually low: a median of 2 bids per contract for this buyer (from 88 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

Future Managed Service Provider (MSP) Requirement – Defence's Digital Workplace Defence Digital intends to award a future contract for a Managed Service Provider (MSP) to assume responsibility for, operate, and further develop Defence’s End-User Services at the OFFICIAL tier. As part of this process, Defence Digital is commencing Early Market Engagement (EME) to inform and shape the requirement, and to engage with potential suppliers ahead of formal procurement activities. Scope of Services Services are delivered through a suite of MOD-owned technology solutions, including SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, and on-premise systems. These capabilities are grouped into Foundation, Workplace, and Platform Management services. The environment supports over 200,000 end-users across the UK and overseas, accessing services via: Desktop terminals Laptops Mobile devices (phones and tablets) Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Contractor Responsibilities Transition services from the incumbent supplier and deliver outcomes aligned with the Authority’s Service Management Framework (SMF). Sustain current services while enabling and delivering technical change to: Improve user experience Scale services to meet fluctuating user demand Maintain resilience against the evolving cyber threat landscape

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Pipeline notice · UK1, notice 082993-2025
  2. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 000372-2026

About the buyer

Ministry of DefenceLast 12 months

Procurements

602

Awards

339

Suppliers it has used most for IT and software

  1. Medical Simulations Devices and Technologies

    Supply Chain Coordination LimitedUK-wideVehicles and fleet, Construction

    Closing soon1 hour left5 lotsSuitable for SMEsFramework

    £210mframework ceiling
  2. Cloud-Based Device and Classroom Management Service - 2026

    The Education Training CollectiveNorth EastIT services and software

    Closing soon2 hours leftSmall contract

    £38kestimated
  3. PURCON 5035 Retail Supply Partnership

    University of East AngliaEast of EnglandFood and drink supplies, IT services and software

    Closing soon10 hours leftExpress interest

    £9mestimated
  4. SIEM/SOAR Solution for Jisc Security Operations Centre

    JiscUK-wideIT services and software

    Closing soon22 hours leftExpress interest

    £9.25mestimated
  5. Google Products & Services Reseller Framework Agreement

    Digital Health & Care WalesWalesIT services and software, Telecoms and networks

    Closing soon22 hours leftSuitable for SMEsFramework

    £15mframework ceiling

From notice 082993-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 15 December 2025, last updated 5 January 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.