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Defence Cyber Aptitude Test (DCAT)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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23 Sep 2020 at 08:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The MINISTRY OF DEFENCE has awarded a contract for the Defence Cyber Aptitude Test (DCAT) on 10 August 2020, with a total value of £32,700. This contract falls under the information technology services category and will be delivered in London, United Kingdom. The contract period commenced on 17 September 2020 and will continue until 31 March 2021. The procurement was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender process having closed on 4 August 2020.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in information technology services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that specialise in cybersecurity assessment tools, software development, or related IT services may find themselves well-positioned to support similar projects in the future. With the MOD as a key buyer, those able to demonstrate their capabilities in delivering reliable and innovative solutions could enhance their chances of securing contracts within the defence sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Defence Cyber Aptitude Test (DCAT)

Notice Description

Contract has been awarded.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c846b869-96ac-4f39-8ebf-faee2f5782f2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d44305ea-e88f-4d5d-b262-b3864a782452
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,700 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,700 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Aug 20205 years ago
Contract Period
16 Sep 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CORSHAM
Postcode
SN13 9NR
Post Town
Swindon
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Corsham Ladbrook
Westminster Constituency
Chippenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHL GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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