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Counter Dis-Information Platform

DSIT

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07 Nov 2024 at 10:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) in London has completed a procurement process for the Counter Dis-Information Platform project. The contract, valued at £2,344,378, involves developing, maintaining, and hosting the platform’s operations and managing compute costs. The industry category is IT services including consulting, software development, internet, and support, with a contract period from 20th February 2024 to 20th February 2025. The project will be implemented across various locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the final tender closing on 17th October 2023.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the IT sector, offering specialised services in software development and internet support. Faculty Science Limited, also based in London, has been awarded the contract, highlighting the SME-friendly nature of this procurement. Interested businesses with expertise in managing and developing technological infrastructure for counter-disinformation efforts should be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. By participating, companies can further their market reach and develop critical capabilities in a high-demand industry.

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Notice Title

Counter Dis-Information Platform

Notice Description

To further develop the Counter-Disinformation Platform, maintain its operation and host the data and manage compute costs

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fa8af6a9-fe6b-46bb-b0e2-16e625dac2d4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a57f9fd-3425-42d1-80af-f44cafe2c612
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,344,378 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,344,378 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
20 Feb 2024 - 20 Feb 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DSIT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
dsit.dttgcbp@dsit.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
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

FACULTY SCIENCE

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