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Product Owner for a Software Development Capability

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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24 Aug 2021 at 09:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is seeking a Product Owner for a Software Development Capability, related to the development of software for military applications. This procurement, classified under CPV code 72231000, is currently in the award stage, with the contract value set at £269,500. The contract is scheduled to commence on 31 August 2021 and will run until 31 October 2022. The tender was closed on 25 June 2021 and was facilitated through a selective procurement method via the CCS Digital Marketplace Government Framework, focusing on digital outcomes and specialists. The work is to be delivered in the West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide software development services and possess experience with military applications. Businesses that excel in relationship management, user requirement elicitation, and integration of software within military contexts would be well-suited to compete for future tenders in this area. Engaging with the Ministry of Defence could also lead to further opportunities within the defence sector, fostering long-term partnerships and collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Product Owner for a Software Development Capability

Notice Description

1. Build strong relationships with the Military, the software development team and international organisations to deliver outcomes associated with the Tactical Assault Kit (TAK) application set. 2. Remain objective and professionally critical of the work being conducted by the software development team and assess the quality of the requirements that are elicited from end users. 3. Ensure the software team are well motivated to achieve their aims, whilst putting the end customer needs first. 4. Engage with wider project teams who wish to use the same application, providing advice to help mitigate integration risks. Competed through the CCS Digital Marketplace Government Framework (Digital Outcome and specialists).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9340a03b-d61c-4427-8376-a0322c056796
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6127d94e-a339-4535-b2e0-b008d6c64ab0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

72231000 - Development of software for military applications

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£269,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£269,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Aug 2021 - 31 Oct 2022 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROWDEN TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

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