Award

The Provision of Jive Licenses and Defence Connect First and Second Line Technical Support

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

15 May 2024 at 15:23

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for "The Provision of Jive Licenses and Defence Connect First and Second Line Technical Support" valued at £3,768,798. The procurement process involved a selective procurement method with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, covering the South East and South West regions of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in IT services, consulting, software development, and internet support to engage with Defence Connect's platform used by over 140,000 Defence personnel. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suitable for this contract, offering services for Jive licenses and technical support. The buying organisation, Ministry of Defence, located in Wiltshire, England, played a key role as the buyer in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Jive Licenses and Defence Connect First and Second Line Technical Support

Notice Description

Defence Connect (DC) is a Defence secure platform for communication, messaging, collaboration, knowledge transfer and social media, available through MODNET or a personal device. The platform is extensively used by 140,000 plus Defence personnel, including reserves and others who do not have direct access to MODNET. DC can be accessed securely via a mobile phone or tablet. The funding is for the provision of JIVE licenses including first and second line technical support.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-69424f2c-bb38-4f41-9b2d-116c3d11d449
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45f08c78-35d4-405e-944a-96b799a22ca5
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,768,798 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,768,798 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2023 - 30 Jun 2024 1-2 years
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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Joe Beavin
Contact Email
joe.beavin100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
030 0151 0305

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
TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Corsham Ladbrook
Westminster Constituency
Chippenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOURNE VALLEY SYSTEMS

Further Information

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