Award

Provision of Accolade Software for Air Innovation and Experimentation (AIX)

ROYAL AIR FORCE

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Award

06 Apr 2022 at 13:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Air Force has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Accolade Software for Air Innovation and Experimentation (AIX)," which falls under the category of industry-specific software packages. Located in South East England, the procurement utilised a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, with an award value of £129,250. The contract period commenced on 31 March 2022 and is set to conclude on 30 March 2023. The tender period for this process ended on 30 March 2022.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in software solutions, particularly those that can provide support and licensing for software products. Businesses that can demonstrate innovation and adaptability in their service offerings are likely to be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. Given the nature of the procurement, firms with relevant experience in government contracts and a proven track record of delivering software solutions would benefit from this type of opportunity.

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Notice Title

Provision of Accolade Software for Air Innovation and Experimentation (AIX)

Notice Description

This Notice describes the award of software licences and associated support to the AIX based at Farnborough.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-08398df5-f41f-4bc8-b401-26522b312106
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35629489-7d69-4993-9224-7bdbc96296b5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£129,250 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£129,250 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2022 - 30 Mar 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL AIR FORCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HIGH WYCOMBE
Postcode
HP14 4UE
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Ridgeway West
Westminster Constituency
Mid Buckinghamshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOPHEON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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