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title: "Delivery of Enhancements and Upgrades to the Tools provided by Blackthorn GRC Ltd"
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# Delivery of Enhancements and Upgrades to the Tools provided by Blackthorn GRC Ltd

Buyer: MOD DE&S ISS CORSHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2ce01443-30c6-4df1-891e-a5a2ff110e1f

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence, specifically the Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) Information Systems (ISS) team, which is based in Corsham, England. The tender, titled "Delivery of Enhancements and Upgrades to the Tools provided by Blackthorn GRC Ltd," was completed with a contract value of £23,880. This contract falls under the category of software package and information systems (CPV code 48000000) and was awarded through a selective procurement method via a negotiated procedure. The contract period commenced on 8th May 2017 and will run until 7th May 2018, following an earlier tender period that concluded on 20th April 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in software development and information systems, particularly those that can deliver software enhancements and upgrades. Companies like Blackthorn GRC Limited, which successfully secured this contract, highlight the potential for large-scale firms to thrive in this sector. Suitable competitors would include established software vendors, IT service providers, and organisations specialising in customised IT solutions, as the demand for innovative and efficient software enhancements continues to grow within the public sector.

## Notice

Delivery of Enhancements and Upgrades to the Tools provided by Blackthorn GRC Ltd

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85ad07db-75c2-4dc0-a95a-f993d5011c0b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 May 2017 |
| Contract period | 7 May 2017 - 7 May 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £23,880 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £23,880 |
| 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 | MOD DE&S ISS CORSHAM |
| Locality | CORSHAM |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN13 9NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Corsham Ladbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Chippenham |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLACKTHORN GRC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2017 at 08:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85ad07db-75c2-4dc0-a95a-f993d5011c0b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85ad07db-75c2-4dc0-a95a-f993d5011c0b
  2nd June 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/603b7fce-0543-44fa-86e6-d4e9e5259bb0
  Redacted Call-Off Agreement

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