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title: "Provide Testing of NC Support to the Operational Cyber Directive - OP AUGITE"
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published: "2020-07-30"
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# Provide Testing of NC Support to the Operational Cyber Directive - OP AUGITE

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2285a731-16a1-4a09-ba42-4bad3a309d36

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Provide Testing of NC Support to the Operational Cyber Directive - OP AUGITE." This contract falls within the IT services industry category and is based in Portsmouth, England. The procurement was initiated via a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £119,420, was awarded on 29th July 2020, with the contract period commencing on 1st August 2020 and concluding on 30th April 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialised in IT services, particularly those focused on consulting, software development, and technical support. Businesses capable of delivering cybersecurity solutions and able to comply with government standards will be well-positioned to compete for future contracts within this sector, potentially enabling growth and expansion in their service offerings.

## Notice

This is a VOLUNTARY TRANSPARENCY NOTICE ONLY to advise of the information to award a contract to Provide Testing of NC Support to the Operational Cyber Directive - OP AUGITE - in July 2020 to Blacksmiths Group Limited.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7aa25b1-2d9b-4828-a2db-ceaa4f9b2437 |
| 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 | 30 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2020 - 30 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £119,420 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £119,420 |
| 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 | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 3LU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Charles Dickens |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLACKSMITHS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2020 at 16:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7aa25b1-2d9b-4828-a2db-ceaa4f9b2437

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7aa25b1-2d9b-4828-a2db-ceaa4f9b2437
  30th July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/adff639b-b747-4098-b125-eac1ee173d90

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