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title: "701570389 (DInfoCom/0188) - The Provision of a Defensive Information Warfare Platform"
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# 701570389 (DInfoCom/0188) - The Provision of a Defensive Information Warfare Platform

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-08519aee-7a5a-404d-9b64-8d1993310cbb

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## Summary

The recent procurement process conducted by the Ministry of Defence involves the contract titled "701570389 (DInfoCom/0188) - The Provision of a Defensive Information Warfare Platform." Categorised under IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet and support, this procurement took place in Andover, England. The procurement was executed through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 20 July 2021, with the award date being 24 August 2021, while the contract is set to commence on 6 September 2021 and conclude on 5 September 2022, totalling a value of approximately £5,936,985.46.

This contract presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in IT services and cloud-based solutions. Firms that can offer consulting, software development, and infrastructure support will be well-positioned to compete, especially those with expertise in defensive information warfare capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to consider this opportunity as they may meet the requirements for the services needed and could fulfil various components of the contract, thus fostering their business development.

## Notice

Provide online cloud-based services in order to mentor and up-skill personnel and enable a DIW capability by the Initial Operating Capability (IOC) date of 31 Mar 22. 6 (UK) Div also require the commensurate contractor's technical cloud-based infrastructure to conduct DIW activities. Part of the requirement from the industry partner is to train 6 (UK) Div DIW operators up to the requite standard to safely build their own infrastructure in the future. This is split into 5 separate requirements running concurrently.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3df5be4-5508-43fb-bb9b-9f10d4dbede5 |
| 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 | 24 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 5 Sep 2021 - 5 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,936,985 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,936,985 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | ANDOVER |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP11 8HJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Test Valley |
| Electoral ward | Andover Millway |
| Westminster constituency | North West Hampshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACCENTURE (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 24 Aug 2021 at 19:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3df5be4-5508-43fb-bb9b-9f10d4dbede5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3df5be4-5508-43fb-bb9b-9f10d4dbede5
  24th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1312b44a-b7d9-40c0-91e3-16b1ff0f6306

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