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title: "Provision of Accolade Software for Air Innovation and Experimentation (AIX)"
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buyer: "ROYAL AIR FORCE"
published: "2022-04-06"
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# Provision of Accolade Software for Air Innovation and Experimentation (AIX)

Buyer: ROYAL AIR FORCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-08398df5-f41f-4bc8-b401-26522b312106

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## Summary

The Royal Air Force has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Accolade Software for Air Innovation and Experimentation (AIX)," which falls under the category of industry-specific software packages. Located in South East England, the procurement utilised a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, with an award value of £129,250. The contract period commenced on 31 March 2022 and is set to conclude on 30 March 2023. The tender period for this process ended on 30 March 2022.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in software solutions, particularly those that can provide support and licensing for software products. Businesses that can demonstrate innovation and adaptability in their service offerings are likely to be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. Given the nature of the procurement, firms with relevant experience in government contracts and a proven track record of delivering software solutions would benefit from this type of opportunity.

## Notice

This Notice describes the award of software licences and associated support to the AIX based at Farnborough.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35629489-7d69-4993-9224-7bdbc96296b5 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2022 - 30 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £129,250 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £129,250 |
| 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 | ROYAL AIR FORCE |
| Locality | HIGH WYCOMBE |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP14 4UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Ridgeway West |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Buckinghamshire |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 6 Apr 2022 at 13:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35629489-7d69-4993-9224-7bdbc96296b5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35629489-7d69-4993-9224-7bdbc96296b5
  6th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/263fad35-da8a-4c3d-9913-ca4f8e96e522
  Contract Document for Contract ref. ACT/RC1116

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