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DfT Kharon Clearview Licence

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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21 Jul 2025 at 07:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport, based in London, initiated a procurement process for the "DfT Kharon Clearview Licence," targeting the services industry category. This procurement involved the acquisition of an open-source investigation tool intended for transport sanctions investigations. The process reached the award stage, with a contract period starting on 21 July 2025 and potentially extending to 17 July 2028, emphasizing the potential for contract renewal if the tool proves valuable. The procurement method employed was direct, without competition, as it was below the threshold, and followed a light-touch regime. With the status marked as complete, this procurement demonstrates the department's swift and specialised approach to meeting essential strategic needs.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing subscription services similar to the awarded supplier, 1nteger, LLC. By engaging in this sector, businesses can align themselves strategically with central government entities such as the Department for Transport, potentially securing long-term engagements if they can show value through innovative service provision. Enterprises that specialise in cutting-edge, investigative or compliance tools stand to benefit greatly, especially those interested in the public sector's increasing reliance on technically robust and adaptable service solutions.

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Notice Title

DfT Kharon Clearview Licence

Notice Description

Procurement of an open-source investigation tool for use in transport sanctions investigations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05628d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041477-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£18,685 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jul 2025 - 20 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Jason Thrupp
Contact Email
jason.thrupp@dft.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+447483980296

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

1NTEGER, LLC D/B/A KHARON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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