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ELT SOCET GXP - GeoAnalysis Bundle UE - Software Licenses

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

13 Nov 2025 at 15:49

Award

31 Oct 2025 at 11:12

Planning

31 Oct 2025 at 10:40

PlanningUpdate

31 Oct 2025 at 10:37

Planning

14 Oct 2025 at 13:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, located in Bristol, has initiated a public procurement process concerning the renewal of software licenses for the ELT SOCET GXP - GeoAnalysis Bundle UE. The procurement falls under the "defence security" category, reflecting the strategic importance of the SOCET licenses for training purposes. The process, currently marked as complete, employed a direct award method due to the unique intellectual property rights held by the supplier, BAE. Significant dates in the procurement process include a start date for the contract period on 1 November 2025, with completion expected by 30 October 2027. The procurement carries an estimated value of £329,640, with the gross amount reaching £412,050.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in defence software and support services, particularly those with expertise in providing strategic training solutions. Companies with existing strategic partnerships with government agencies or unique intellectual property in defence-related technology will find this tender particularly suitable. As this was a direct award process through a singular supplier due to exclusive rights, businesses looking for similar opportunities should focus on building unique competencies and strategic collaborations with central government bodies like the Ministry of Defence. The consistent demand for SOCET licenses across various training programmes signals ongoing opportunities in this specialised industry segment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ELT SOCET GXP - GeoAnalysis Bundle UE - Software Licenses

Notice Description

Continuation of services (license renweal) for training.

Planning Information

Discussed options for extension of service with sole supplier of GXP Licenses. Quote and contract was provided by the supplier to the authority.

Procurement Information

Continuation of SOCET Licences and support only route is through BAE. Strategicly significant for training.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cc55
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073664-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£329,640 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£329,640 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
31 Oct 20251 months ago
Contract Period
26 Nov 2025 - 30 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Ministry of Defence
Contact Email
hugo.divers100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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