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DInfoCom/0089 - PROVISION OF TECHNICAL ASSURANCE SUPPORT

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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25 Feb 2020 at 16:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, which is seeking to secure "DInfoCom/0089 - PROVISION OF TECHNICAL ASSURANCE SUPPORT". This opportunity falls under the software programming and consultancy services category and is located in the South East of the United Kingdom. The procurement method is selective, with this contract awarded following a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract is valued at approximately £1,108,782 and covers a contract period from 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2022. The tender period concluded on 8 January 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software programming and consultancy services, particularly those that can provide technical assurance support. As the contract is tailored for technical assurance services in the defence sector, firms with experience in government contracts, IT services, and agile development practices would be well-positioned to compete. The MINISTRY OF DEFENCE's unique in-house capabilities underscore the importance of innovative and cost-effective solutions, making this a promising prospect for both SMEs and larger enterprises in the tech industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DInfoCom/0089 - PROVISION OF TECHNICAL ASSURANCE SUPPORT

Notice Description

The requirement is for the provision of the Technical Assurance Support (TAS) as a Service. IAS currently provides hosting and through life application-based Information Services to the Army and wider Defence. It delivers hosting capability across 3 domains and currently supplies a wide range of application services that support a wide range of functions. These contribute directly and indirectly to D Info's missions and tasks as given in Army Command Plan 18. They also support Army HQ, Field Army, Home Command as well as support to TAFMIS and DLMC activities. The platform investment and Agile development approach established by IAS in recent years has been heralded as best practice by Government Digital Services (GDS) and industry alike. IAS is currently unique in Defence as the only organisation to in-house deep specialists that develop and deliver information services at a significantly reduced cost in line with Cabinet Office direction.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9aba184c-9396-48ce-bf63-44581088bf0b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63cecbdf-28b8-428f-a7cf-336bc2151ff5
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,108,782 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,108,782 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20206 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 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
ANDOVER
Postcode
SP11 8HJ
Post Town
Salisbury
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
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTWARE BOX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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