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title: "Data Cataloguing and Curation Capability"
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# Data Cataloguing and Curation Capability

Buyer: DIGITAL DEFENCE LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-07389acd-b87a-4d74-8bfa-a1ebd24a54d1

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Data Cataloguing and Curation Capability" contract was managed by Digital Defence Limited in Northampton, England. The project, classified under Technical Support Services (CPV: 71356300), involves implementing a toolset and developing the organisational and technical capabilities required for metadata content delivery for three different Defence Organisations. The procurement process is in the Award stage, with the contract awarded to Capgemini UK PLC for GBP 1,463,958. The contract commenced on 9th May 2023 and concluded on 30th September 2023. Notable key dates include the tender period ending on 2nd May 2023 and the award notice published on 14th October 2024. The procurement method was selective, conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in technical support and data management services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this type of contract particularly beneficial, given its focus on developing capabilities for defence organisations. The substantial contract value indicates high-level requirements, suitable for well-established firms with expertise in metadata and technical support services. The selective procurement process ensures that only pre-qualified suppliers, like Capgemini UK PLC, compete, setting a high benchmark for quality and performance.

## Notice

Implementation of the toolset and to develop the organisational and technical capability to deliver the required metadata content for initially 3 different Defence Organisations

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94e65ad1-b5e8-4fda-b477-77ac3f306fbf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 8 May 2023 - 30 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,463,958 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,463,958 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DIGITAL DEFENCE LIMITED |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN4 6JP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Nene Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAPGEMINI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356300 - Technical support services

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2024 at 14:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94e65ad1-b5e8-4fda-b477-77ac3f306fbf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94e65ad1-b5e8-4fda-b477-77ac3f306fbf
  14th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e5f9b5aa-294e-4fa8-b6d4-25c051946fb4

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