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title: "Dstl Digital Service Strategy and Assurance"
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buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY"
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# Dstl Digital Service Strategy and Assurance

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-214c94aa-8cab-4059-89fc-84553be2092e

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) recently completed the award stage of a tender titled "Dstl Digital Service Strategy and Assurance". This project, falling under the "IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support" category, involves assurance, roadmapping, and recommendations for digital services. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure below the threshold, and the contract was awarded on 26th March 2025 to Gartner UK Limited. Key dates include the contract period from 26th March 2025 to 25th May 2025, with delivery expected at Porton Down, Salisbury, SP4 8JQ, England. The tender had a budget minimum value of £40,000 and was ultimately awarded for £49,922.4.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT consulting and digital strategy sectors, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, given the focus on digital service strategies and assurance. Companies with expertise in IT consulting and software development that can meet Dstl's rigorous requirements will find substantial growth potential here. The successful bidder, Gartner UK Limited, exemplifies the type of organisation that can leverage such contracts to expand their market presence and enhance their service offerings in strategic IT consulting.

## Notice

Dstl Digital Service Strategy and Assurance (Assurance, Roadmap and Recommendations)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1078c46f-f978-4dfb-ab8c-f80107fc7ce5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 26 Mar 2025 - 25 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,922 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,922 |
| 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 | DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP4 0JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Salisbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2025 at 10:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1078c46f-f978-4dfb-ab8c-f80107fc7ce5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1078c46f-f978-4dfb-ab8c-f80107fc7ce5
  31st March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1c3fdc30-3f0b-4f58-ae7e-5f70270731d2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/488255f9-4321-4894-8dd6-75aff2509a43
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/5f7eae0c-ed08-4ce1-9eab-cf3a5ed56199

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