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Force Chronicle

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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17 Mar 2025 at 14:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for the supply of software licenses for the Ministry of Defence Police (MDP). This procurement, titled "Force Chronicle," falls under the software package and information systems industry category. The project is located in the UKH12 region, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was limited, with an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition due to security considerations. The process moved to the award stage with relevant decisions made around key dates including the contract signing on 3rd March 2025.

This tender provides business growth opportunities for companies specializing in software and information systems. Large-scale enterprises with experience in software licensing are well-suited to compete in such procurements. The awarded contract, valued at £298,500, was given to JML Software Solutions Ltd, located in Exeter. These types of contracts can help software providers gain stability and expand their client portfolio within the defence sector. Businesses with relevant expertise and security credentials should consider such opportunities to bolster their market presence.

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Notice Title

Force Chronicle

Notice Description

Use of Software licences for MDP

Procurement Information

Security

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04edf4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009700-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£298,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 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
john.taylor615@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

JML SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS LTD, SENATE COURT, SOUTHERNHAY GARDENS

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