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Dstl's NISSS Managed Services Test Lead

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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01 Aug 2024 at 14:03

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Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has awarded a contract titled "Dstl's NISSS Managed Services Test Lead" under the industry category of IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support. The procurement, which follows a selective method involving a call-off from a framework agreement, is for a Test Lead to support the transition of the NISSS programme. The contract has been awarded to Mosaic Island Ltd, an SME based in Bristol. The contract, valued at £194,740, commenced on 29 July 2024 and will conclude on 31 March 2025. The services are to be delivered at Dstl's location in Porton Down, Salisbury (postal code SP4 0JQ). The award was published on 1 August 2024.

This tender offers a significant business growth opportunity for companies specialising in IT consultancy, software development, and related services. SMEs, as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises, were considered suitable for this type of contract. The selective procurement method from a framework agreement indicates a streamlined process for skilled service providers to secure work in government projects. Companies looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector, particularly those with expertise in managing IT service transitions, would find such opportunities highly beneficial.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dstl's NISSS Managed Services Test Lead

Notice Description

THIS IS A CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE - Dstl provision of a Test Lead to support the transition of the NISSS programme.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-93d717a4-6696-4dcc-957c-1e2feb33ca7c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f56bafbc-736a-4b92-a74e-39f5350e4870
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, VCSE
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
£194,740 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£194,740 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
28 Jul 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 months
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
DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY
Contact Name
Dstl Commercial Digital
Contact Email
digitalcommercial@dstl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01980 950000

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

MOSAIC ISLAND

Further Information

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