Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d22-ce4d-71cd-8453-070d6de34fc9/csm-transformation-partner closed GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs # CSM Transformation Partner [Ministry of Defence](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ministry-of-defence) Estimated value £61,000,000 Published 2 Apr 2026 Deadline Closed 22 May 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The Corporate Services Management Programme is looking to procure a Transformation Delivery partner to support the Phase 3 T&I Phase. The T&I phase will include (as a minimum) build, test, implement and transition of the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution into business as usual; implementation of a new shared service operating model; associated business change and engagement activity to supplement a client-side led activity. ### The Transformation Delivery Partner Contract The indicative scope of the Transformation Delivery Partner Contract is as follows: The Transformation Delivery Partner will lead on the coordination and delivery of all the business change activities needed to support the successful deployment of the new technologies. This includes as a minimum: - Starting earlier than the System Implementation Delivery Partner and helping MOD prepare for the T&I phase. - Supporting the planning and delivery of the functional models and Shared Services Operating Model transformation prior to CSM go-lives - Supporting the business change activities (Non-solution) - Supporting the delivery of workforce benefits realisation and transition plans - Supporting the policy design work and change engagement needed (particularly in the HR taxonomy) to enable adoption of the solution - Supporting the benefits realisation refresh and planning This procurement will be undertaken using Digital and IT Professional Services (DIPS) - RM6249 Lot 5 Project, Programme and Portfolio Management (P3M). This is our intended timeline but, for a range of reasons, dates can change. We will tell you when the timeline changes. ### Issue Tender 02/04/26 ### Clarification period starts 07/04/26 Supplier Information Day (Times TBC) 10/04/26 ### Bid Clarification Deadline 24/04/26 Deadline for publication of responses to Clarification Questions 01/05/26 ### Bid Submission Deadline 22/05/26 ### Demonstrations 29/05/26 - 05/06/26 Tender Evaluation and Moderation Completed 16/06/26 ### Preferred Tenderer 01/07/26 Stand still period 03/08/26 - 12/08/26 ### Contract Award 13/08/26 Expected commencement date for Contract(s) 08/08/26 Read full description ## CPV classification Information technology services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/d4dd2c26-6674-48ac-b83c-e6840d32ca57) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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