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title: "DDAP Enablement Partner"
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# DDAP Enablement Partner

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1dd17db6-22fe-4265-9564-e1b1249f58b3

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for the "DDAP Enablement Partner" contract, classified under IT software development services. The selective procurement method was utilised, specifically calling off from the DIPS framework agreement. Awarded on 13th December 2024, the contract period runs from 6th January 2025 to 6th January 2028. The project, focused on evolving and supporting the Defence Data Analytics Platform (DDAP), is valued at up to £50,000,000. Key delivery location is SW1A 2HB in London, England. Although the procurement stage is award, the tender period concluded on 15th November 2024.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in IT software development, particularly those with expertise in data analytics and artificial intelligence. The initiative requires a partner capable of ensuring the continuous evolution of DDAP, essential for major defence programmes and operational uses. Large companies such as Kainos Software Limited, an awarded supplier, are well-suited to meet the stringent requirements of this high-value contract. Despite not being specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, businesses positioned to deliver innovative data solutions aligned with defence strategies stand to benefit significantly.

## Notice

The Defence Data Analytics Platform (DDAP) initiative has evolved significantly since its inception, with continuous change, ensuring that the platform is able to scale to meet the requirements of our end users. By continuously evolving the platform, we ensure that DDAP remains at the forefront of data and AI innovation, maximizing the value extracted from data assets. This approach has led to substantial uptake from the user community with recent adoption by major programmes and operational use highlighting the ability of DDAP to deliver high-value outcomes effectively. We seek a supplier to evolve and support the Defence Data Analytics Platform (DDAP), to ensure it can continue in its development and support operations whilst aligning with the Data Fabric and the Data Strategy for Defence. The contract value is up to PS50,000,000. This contract was awarded via the DIPS framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/019cc5e2-e79f-4d11-ae95-402ad10a4c5d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2025 - 6 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000,000 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2HB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KAINOS SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212517 - IT software development services

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2025 at 11:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/019cc5e2-e79f-4d11-ae95-402ad10a4c5d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/019cc5e2-e79f-4d11-ae95-402ad10a4c5d
  16th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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