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Renewal of Janes Defence Databases

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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30 Apr 2021 at 21:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, UK, has completed a procurement process for the renewal of Janes Defence Databases, a significant subscription service within the defence industry. This procurement, classified under services with the CPV code 79980000, has reached its award stage as of 30th April 2021. The contract, valued at £209,104.35, involves the provision of 300 licences for access to unique defence information and is aimed to be delivered within the UK. The procurement method utilised was a limited negotiated process, citing the absence of competition on technical grounds due to the unique nature of the required information, which is exclusively available from Janes Group UK Limited.

This procurement presents valuable opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the defence and security information sectors, to consider subcontracting possibilities with Janes Group UK Limited. Companies that provide complementary services or products related to defence databases, intelligence analysis, or technology solutions could find pathways to growth through collaboration with a main contractor that has established a significant standing in the market. Engaging with the awarded supplier could enhance business relations and broaden access to the defence community's procurement needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Renewal of Janes Defence Databases

Notice Description

RENEWAL OF SUBSCRIPTION OF JANES DEFENCE DATABASES: JANES DEFENCE EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY, JANES DEFENCE INDUSTRY & MARKETS, JANES MILITARY & SECURITY ASSESSMENTS

Lot Information

Lot 1

RENEWAL OF SUBSCRIPTION OF JANES DEFENCE DATABASES: JANES DEFENCE EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY, JANES DEFENCE INDUSTRY & MARKETS, JANES MILITARY & SECURITY ASSESSMENTS

Procurement Information

Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) CBRISS Commercial Team which is part of the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (UK MOD) is intending to place a Contract with Jane's Group UK Limited for the subscription renewal of 300 licences for their databases. This renewed subscription will be for 1 year. Dstl requires defence information in a consolidated format, which is only available from this supplier Janes Group UK Limited. Dstl relies on the information and the tools to support our customers and Dstl's own knowledge base. It is considered that this contract can be awarded using the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice. It is considered that this can be justified on the basis of technical grounds pursuant to Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The UK MOD requirement is for information which: Jane's Group UK Limited can provide in a consolidated format, which cannot be provided by any other supplier. Unique information such as: * Janes Defence Equipment Technology * Janes Defence Industry & Markets * Janes Military & Security Assessments All which are provided through the subscription for access to the Databases' which aren't available anywhere else. Value of Contract: PS209,104.35. Justification For Non-Competitive Decision: The UK MOD considers that this can be justified on the basis of technical grounds pursuant to Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ac89
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009496-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£209,104 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
grjones2@dstl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JANE’S GROUP

Further Information

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