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DfT Kharon Clearview Licence

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Aug 2025 at 08:01

Award

21 Jul 2025 at 08:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport has been involved in a procurement process for the 'DfT Kharon Clearview Licence', which focuses on obtaining an open-source investigation tool for use in transport sanctions investigations. This procurement falls under the services category and follows a direct procurement method below the competition threshold. As a central government public authority located in London, the Department for Transport led this procurement process, which has progressed to the award stage with the status marked as complete. The contract was officially awarded on 1 August 2025, with a total gross value of £120,000 for a duration extending potentially until 2028, allowing for two optional 12-month extensions.

This contract presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in software supply services, particularly those providing subscription services aligned with transport and investigation tools. The awarded supplier, 1nteger, LLC d/b/a Kharon, is based in the United States and identifies as a large-scale organisation. Similar businesses with expertise in producing or distributing advanced investigation software might find this sector lucrative, potentially engaging with similar government bodies requiring specialised software solutions. Companies capable of offering competitive alternatives or supplementary services to such investigation tools could position themselves for future tendering opportunities in this niche industry.

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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-056296
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045021-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,685 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 17 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

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