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Provision of a Counter Disinformation Simulation Platform

CABINET OFFICE

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25 Jun 2024 at 09:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The Cabinet Office in London, England, has awarded a contract for the provision of a digital simulation platform aimed at countering disinformation. The contract, with an initial value of £50,000, is for a period of twelve months, extendable for another twelve months. The procurement method used was selective, with the tender period closing on March 24, 2024, and the contract lasting from March 25, 2024, to March 24, 2025. The procurement falls under the services category.

This tender from the Cabinet Office presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in software packages and information systems to engage and compete. Companies with expertise in providing simulation platforms for countering disinformation incidents may find this contract suitable. The contract duration, procurement method, and focus on counter disinformation highlight the specific skills and capabilities required for interested businesses to explore and potentially secure future opportunities for growth and collaboration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Counter Disinformation Simulation Platform

Notice Description

Provision of a digital simulation platform, necessary to bring a counter disinformation exercise to life; emulate the often confused and confusing information picture that forms in the wake of an information influence incident, and provide prompts to imitate malicious activity and test the specific communications and counter disinformation skills required of the training. Additional information: The contract is for an initial period of twelve (12) months, with the option to extend for a further twelve (12) months. Pending a year one review, the Buyer will set out a renewed schedule of works for year two which are dependent on budget and business need. The total awarded value indicated in this notice is for the initial period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-abf11882-ceb3-431a-b935-9de00c04d525
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c33da0f-1211-440b-b171-2ce66588fa6a
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2024 - 24 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
CABINET OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AS
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HELPFUL TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

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