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Provision of a digitisation of processes using data science and analytics to enable: Simulation and testing of investment and disinvestment decisions

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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19 Aug 2021 at 21:44

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Provision of a digitisation of processes using data science and analytics to enable: Simulation and testing of investment and disinvestment decisions" was conducted by the Ministry of Defence in the UK. This contract falls under the services category, specifically within the CPV classification of database software development services. The procurement method was limited, involving an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was signed on 19 August 2021, with a total value of £1 million (ex VAT), and it is currently active, awarded to Whitespace Ventures Limited.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses focused on data science, analytics, and software development to grow and expand their offerings. Companies with expertise in developing platforms that utilise artificial intelligence and machine learning, particularly those capable of delivering innovative solutions for complex decision-making processes in defence, may find themselves well-suited to compete in future tenders within this field. As the Ministry of Defence continues to invest in advanced technologies, suppliers who can demonstrate technical capability and unique approaches in this area will likely benefit significantly.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a digitisation of processes using data science and analytics to enable: Simulation and testing of investment and disinvestment decisions

Notice Description

Provision of a digitisation of processes using data science and analytics to enable: Simulation and testing of investment and disinvestment decisions

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of a digitisation of processes using data science and analytics to enable: Simulation and testing of investment and disinvestment decisions

Procurement Information

UK Strategic Command (UKStratCom), part of the Ministry of Defence (MoD), "The Authority", intends to award a contract with a value of PS1m (ex VAT) to Whitespace Ventures Limited ("Whitespace") for the provision of an enhanced real-time situational awareness, coordination, and decision-making platform ("the Platform"). In accordance with regulation 4 of The Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/697) this contract falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 as amended (in particular by SI 2019/697 and SI 2020/1450). Prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union is no longer appropriate. It is considered that this contract can be awarded without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service in accordance with regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 for technical reasons. This is because Whitespace developed the Platform as a proof of concept under the terms of a previous contract. The Platform is a technically advanced solution which takes a unique data-driven approach, using artificial intelligence and machine learning to guide and inform complex decisions. Only Whitespace therefore has access to the technical specifications, design and technical information, expertise, knowledge and know-how necessary to now develop the Platform to a full defence capability.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02d716
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020391-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72212610 - Database software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 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
hannah.price107@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
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

WHITESPACE VENTURES

Further Information

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