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Contract Award Notice - 715343450 - Provision of SNOW Licenses

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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25 Jul 2025 at 13:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed the awarding of a contract for the provision of SNOW Licenses, valuing £137,700. This procurement falls under the industry category of software supply services (CPV 72268000) and is situated in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The award process followed a selective procurement method as a call-off from the CCS Framework RM6098 Technology Products & Associated Services 2, specifically Lot 3: Software. The contract, awarded to Bytes Software Services Ltd, spans from 15 August 2025 to 18 August 2026, with the award status being active from the publication date, 25 July 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the technology sector, particularly those offering software solutions, to engage with substantial government contracts. Organisations that specialise in providing software supply services, especially those capable of direct awards under framework agreements, are well-positioned to compete in such tenders. The suitability criteria highlight that small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to participate, thereby fostering diverse business growth and collaboration with government entities.

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Notice Title

Contract Award Notice - 715343450 - Provision of SNOW Licenses

Notice Description

This notice is to advise that a contract has been awarded as a Direct Award under CCS Framework RM6098 Technology Products & Associated Services 2 , Lot 3: Software.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7d06ce72-a1e9-4584-9e86-18bdcf943dfb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68b4abef-1af6-4834-886d-b9f3f543c0cd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£137,700 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£137,700 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
14 Aug 2025 - 18 Aug 2026 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
Isabel King
Contact Email
isabel.king107@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO2 8BY
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)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

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