Award

Project DURDEN

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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30 Sep 2021 at 08:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Project DURDEN" has been completed by the Ministry of Defence, focusing on providing database software development services. This project, classified under CPV code 72212610, took place in London, UK. The procurement was initiated by a direct method, specifically a single tender action, with the contract worth £995,000. The tender period ended on 29th September 2021, while the contract period commenced on 30th September 2021 and will conclude on 5th April 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in database software development and data science analytics. Businesses with expertise in digitising processes and offering solutions that facilitate investment simulation would be particularly well-suited to engage in similar future projects. The focus on data-driven decision-making highlights a growing demand for innovative tech solutions, which SMEs can readily fulfil in the evolving public procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

Project DURDEN

Notice Description

Contracts Award Notice for Transparency purposes. Requirement: Provision of a digitisation of processes using data science and analytics to enable simulation and testing of investment and disinvestment decisions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d20c9e44-0f93-4f45-b179-279e44c02170
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e1cc64a-8546-46c8-a864-a8d234052d46
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72212610 - Database software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£995,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£995,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
29 Sep 2021 - 5 Apr 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
LICHFIELD
Postcode
WS14 9PY
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Lichfield
Electoral Ward
Whittington & Streethay
Westminster Constituency
Tamworth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WHITESPACE VENTURES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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