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Provision of COSAIN licenses to the RAF

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence, which is acquiring six COSAIN licenses for Cyber Safeguarding and Assessment for a total value of £119,000. This process is classified under the goods category and follows a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 13th November 2020, while the contract period extends from 14th January 2021 to 13th January 2023. The delivery location for the supplies is within the East of England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in industry-specific software packages, particularly those with capabilities in cyber safeguarding and assessment. Businesses that can demonstrate strong experience in providing software solutions to government entities or defence companies may find themselves well-positioned to compete for similar contracts, contributing to their growth and expansion in the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of COSAIN licenses to the RAF

Notice Description

Qty 6 COSAIN (heavy use) Licences for Cyber Safeguarding & Assessment (CSA) Flt. Additional information: All redactions undertaken in accordance with the FOI Act Part 2

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fc10f70e-cc62-48bd-b5a2-50ff87227d7e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27d4a0be-4bee-4d45-a5de-2296781e7190
Current Stage
Award
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£119,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£119,520 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
14 Jan 2021 - 13 Jan 2023 1-2 years
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
BUCKS
Postcode
HP14 4UE
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Ridgeway West
Westminster Constituency
Mid Buckinghamshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES

Further Information

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