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Software licence - Awarded contract - Transparency purposes only

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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02 Oct 2024 at 10:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) has recently completed a public procurement process titled "Software licence - Awarded contract - Transparency purposes only," under industry category "Software package and information systems." This contract, valued at £15,328.67, was procured through a single tender action as a direct procurement method. The contract was officially awarded on 26 September 2024, with the period covering from 26 September 2024 to 27 March 2025. The procurement process is in the Award stage and the delivery address for the contract is Porton Down, Salisbury, England (postal code SP4 0JQ).

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in software development and information systems to explore future contracts with DSTL, a key player in defence technology. Companies specialising in software solutions, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive software packages, would find this sector beneficial for growth. Although the current contract was awarded to Qualtrics LLP, a large enterprise, small and medium-sized enterprises should remain vigilant for future opportunities as DSTL's procurement requirements evolve.

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Notice Title

Software licence - Awarded contract - Transparency purposes only

Notice Description

Publication for transparency purposes only - awarded contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3d926862-180a-41d7-b3f3-94b0e72d35f5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f73166f-31e8-4a0d-bc3a-be109824d04f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,328 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,328 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
25 Sep 2024 - 27 Mar 2025 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
DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP4 0JQ
Post Town
Salisbury
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QUALTRICS

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