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Janes Bridging Year Enterprise Agreement: 2025 - 2026

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Janes Bridging Year Enterprise Agreement: 2025 - 2026" has been conducted by the Ministry of Defence (MOD), based in Wiltshire, England. This process falls under the industry category of "Database software package," with the aim to acquire both online and offline information resources due to the MOD’s lack of in-house capability. The contract, valued at £5,250,000, covers locations such as British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and further afield. The tender, now in the award stage, was conducted through a limited procurement method, specifically a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract runs from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, with the award being finalised on 25th April 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in database software solutions, particularly those capable of providing both online and offline data access services. The limited procurement method demonstrates a strategic partnership, making it suitable for large-scale suppliers with specialized capabilities like Jane's Group Limited, the awarded supplier. SMEs have been indicated as suitable for such opportunities, despite the specific requirements of this contract. Companies looking to engage with the MOD could explore possibilities to align their offerings with the needs of major projects that require robust and secure data delivery solutions. The focus on defence highlights a niche market where expertise in handling sensitive and comprehensive data is invaluable.

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Notice Title

Janes Bridging Year Enterprise Agreement: 2025 - 2026

Notice Description

JANES is a vast database of world-wide Defence capabilities and forces. It is the foundation upon which many intelligence products and reports are built. This information can be accessed either on-line, via a web-based portal, or distributed via digital media and ingested onto systems that may have restricted or no internet access. The Defence requires both on-line and off-line sources. The MOD (Ministry of Defence) derives significant benefit from JANE's information resources as it has no in-house capability to produce such material.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1a56be0e-354a-4445-bb68-1658a5373c63
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99d6f77b-2826-4438-bb09-f07ce35812d0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48611000 - Database software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,250,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN13 9NR
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLI London, TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Corsham Ladbrook
Westminster Constituency
Chippenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JANE'S GROUP

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