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Gatekeeper Software Licence

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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11 Mar 2025 at 11:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, based in Glasgow, initiated a tender process for a Gatekeeper Software Licence in the software package and information systems industry category. The procurement method was an open procedure, with the procurement stage currently at the award stage. The tender, titled "Gatekeeper Software Licence", aimed at acquiring goods, specifically the Gatekeeper Software Package, was awarded on 11th March 2025 to Force Information Systems Limited, located in Cambridge. Force Information Systems Limited, classified as an SME, secured the contract valued at £21,001.17.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information systems to participate in high-value government contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in software solutions are well-suited to compete in such procurements, potentially enhancing their market presence and establishing robust relationships with major national authorities such as the Ministry of Defence. The open procurement method ensures fair competition, providing valuable growth opportunities for businesses looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Gatekeeper Software Licence

Notice Description

Gatekeeper Software Licence

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04eb65
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008681-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£21,001 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
caitlin.clements104@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
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
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORCE INFORMATION SYSTEMS

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