Award

Data literacy and enterprise awareness programme

DIGITAL DEFENCE LIMITED

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Award

23 Jun 2025 at 13:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Data literacy and enterprise awareness programme" was led by Digital Defence Limited, based in Northampton, England, under the industry category of Technical Support Services (CPV: 71356300). This contract, valued at £619,500, is aimed at enhancing data literacy within the Defence enterprise in the United Kingdom. The process followed a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The award stage is complete, with the contract awarded to Cynozure Group Ltd, an SME, starting from 20th December 2024 and ending on 31st March 2025. The award was published on 23rd June 2025.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in technical support services, particularly SMEs, as evidenced by the award to Cynozure Group Ltd. Firms with expertise in developing data literacy programmes and those capable of working effectively within the defence industry framework will find this type of project beneficial for expanding their service portfolios. Additionally, businesses with a strategic focus on fostering data-driven cultures and decision-making processes stand to gain from participating in such procurement exercises.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Data literacy and enterprise awareness programme

Notice Description

There is a requirement to enhance data literacy skills across the Defence enterprise, ensuring that staff at all levels are equipped with the knowledge and skills to effectively work with data, make evidence-based decisions, and contribute to a data-driven culture within the organisation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c29160f-5f35-47a8-af6a-1dd4f89fcb25
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71356300 - Technical support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£619,500 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£619,500 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 202411 months ago
Contract Period
20 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DIGITAL DEFENCE LIMITED
Contact Name
Justin Johnson
Contact Email
justin.johnson258@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07510474967

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN4 6JP
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Nene Valley
Westminster Constituency
Northampton South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CYNOZURE GROUP

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