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Transparency Notice Only: Conductrr Software and Contract Support

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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01 Jul 2021 at 13:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is seeking to procure Conducttr software and associated contract support, essential for enabling realistic training for media and communications personnel. This procurement falls under the services category, classified as programming services of application software (CPV code 72212000). The procurement process has been initiated through a direct single tender action, with the tender period concluding on 20th April 2021. The contract has an overall value of £59,166.67, with the contract period set to commence on 4th May 2021 and to conclude by 30th July 2021. The delivery will take place in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in software development and training services. Businesses with expertise in simulation software, technical support, and scenario development will be particularly well-placed to compete for this contract. The unique nature of the required software, which integrates real-time training solutions with automated content management, provides an attractive proposition for firms capable of innovating within the field of defence training.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Transparency Notice Only: Conductrr Software and Contract Support

Notice Description

Joint Information Activities Group (JIAG) require Conducttr software to simulate the information environment during individual training of media and communications staff; ensuring the training audience can train as they fight. The requirement must cover the provision of: - Conducttr software licence - Technical support - Development of specialist simulated training exercises 4. Conducttr fulfils direct defence outputs. Their software provides a uniquely powerful, real-time training environment with integrated social media feeds; this is essential to effectively simulate modern crisis communications and other media operations. Instead of relying on manual input, the content is automated but is also scaleable and can be adjusted in speed and intensity by Directing Staff (DS). This allows for degrees of pressure to be put on the training audience depending on how they are coping, ensuring the DS can draw out Key Learning Points The requirement is for provision of Conducttr software, technical support and scenario development. The contract must provide: - Conducttr Software Licence. This enable the exercise to be run from anywhere using the companies own servers. Exercises can be successfully run with only 2-3 JIAG staff and minimal contractor involvement. - Training Support: This ensures the license is maintained and upgraded and needs to provide 10 days contractor support to the running of JIAG exercises and ensuring that minor tweaks to exercises are made by the contractor. - Scenario Development. This will ensure that GREEN FLASH scenario is developed that can be used as a core part of JIAG courses (due to deliver in Jun 21). Scenario was scoped under previous experimentation spend but to deliver it in format suitable for use during JIAG training requires new money.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f7e3b3c4-72b3-4b46-8371-204a70a7bdde
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a461167-18b7-4865-be0a-0ad75b14eeb3
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

72212000 - Programming services of application software

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£59,166 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£59,166 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
3 May 2021 - 30 Jul 2021 1-6 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
SWINDON
Postcode
SN6 8LA
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Watchfield & Shrivenham
Westminster Constituency
Witney

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRANSMEDIA STORYTELLER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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