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DART (Defence Assurance Risk Tool) Licencing and Support

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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20 Dec 2023 at 11:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the provision of DART (Defence Assurance Risk Tool) Licencing and Support services. The contract, valued at £104,880 GBP, was awarded to BLACKTHORN GRC LIMITED. The procurement process was a direct tender, using a single tender action method. The tender period ended on 28th March 2023, with the contract period running from 29th March 2023 to 28th March 2024. The location for this contract is in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in the software package and information systems sector. Businesses with expertise in cybersecurity, risk management, and software solutions would be well-suited to compete for this contract. As the contract involves working with the Ministry of Defence and providing support for their cybersecurity processes, businesses with experience in the defence industry may find this tender particularly relevant for business growth and development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DART (Defence Assurance Risk Tool) Licencing and Support

Notice Description

The DART (Defence Assurance Risk Tool )provides support to the Defence Digital CyDR (Cyber Defence & Risk) Security Assurance and RBC (Risk Balance Case) processes via a questionnaire. This enables Project Teams from across Defence and Industry to register systems, RBCs and through workflow functionality that facilitates the procession and resolution of these submissions. In addition, DART provides MI (Management Information) that helps inform Defence's Cyber Risk Profile.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1c6df19-501c-4ea2-861f-7d5aa39f6321
Current Stage
Award
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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£104,880 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£104,880 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
28 Mar 2023 - 28 Mar 2024 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
WILTSHIRE
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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Corsham Ladbrook
Westminster Constituency
Chippenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLACKTHORN GRC

Further Information

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