Award

SHERPA Software Licences

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

21 Mar 2025 at 12:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for the purchase of SHERPA Software Licences, aimed at acquiring a compliance software package. This process, classified under the industry category of compliance software (CPV: 48170000), was carried out through a direct procurement method via single tender action below the threshold. The procurement concluded with an award notice published on 21 March 2025, and the contract period extends from 11 March 2025 to 10 March 2027. The delivery for this procurement will be in the South East region of the United Kingdom, with a total contract value of £35,661 GBP.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in compliance software and related IT services. The procurement favours small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and is best suited for companies looking to strengthen their presence and expand their service offerings within the defence sector. Successfully securing such contracts can enhance business credibility, offer sustained revenue streams over the contract duration, and create further opportunities for collaboration with large entities like the Ministry of Defence.

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Notice Title

SHERPA Software Licences

Notice Description

SHERPA Software Licences Additional information: SOR, Contract and Award Notice

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4a3b3680-aefa-43cf-8755-3d1dec209ccd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b8de32c-cb27-4702-b1c9-77716c5215b6
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48170000 - Compliance software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,661 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,661 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
11 Mar 2025 - 10 Mar 2027 1-2 years
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
Not specified
Contact Email
jhudson@dstl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
FAREHAM
Postcode
PO17 6AD
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
Southwick and Wickham
Westminster Constituency
Fareham and Waterlooville

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HUMAN RELIABILITY ASSOCIATES

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