19 September 2005

Detica, the information intelligence consultancy, has beaten tough competition to secure a key listing as a 'Total Solutions' provider within the Ministry of Defence (MOD) Defence Communication Services Agency (DCSA) Catalogue of suppliers for Information and Communications Services (ICS) Consultancy services.

In the 'Total Solutions' category, Detica was one of ten to be selected from 25 applicants. The company has had a presence in the 'Business Management' category since 1994 and more recently has provided services in the 'Document and Record Management' element of the Consultancy catalogue. In partnership with Mott MacDonald and a core team including Resource Solutions Group, Lorien, Echelon, Gregory Harland, Atmaana, FDM and Dytecna, Detica will now provide the MOD with a comprehensive offering which encompasses business strategy or initial conceptual thinking, application design and development, information systems delivery, security, operational support and project and programme management.

The DCSA ICS Catalogue provides a route for MOD organisations and other governmental departments, such as HM Revenue and Customs, to enlist the services of specialist consultancies knowing that those services have been secured in competition, thereby shortening the procurement cycle significantly. It provides a common framework, utilising standard terms and conditions with a straightforward ordering procedure.

Through its prime contract, Detica will provide DCSA with access to its core staff of 570 consultants, the project and programme management expertise of Mott MacDonald, specialist subcontractors and flexible resources to meet the wide range of demands for information intelligence solutions.

Commenting on the award of the framework contract, Martin Sutherland, Director of Government at Detica said: "We're delighted to have been awarded this important, enabling contract with the DCSA. Building on our ten year record as trusted advisors within the catalogue, this provides a great opportunity to add increased value by delivering throughout the project lifecycle".

Sally Clift or Rachel Ringstead Porter NovelliTel: +44 (0)207 853 2222email: or