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title: "SME Support to UK StratCom - BQ2.1"
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# SME Support to UK StratCom - BQ2.1

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2e09d25f-2ec4-4d26-a669-4f08a21176ab

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory is seeking SME support through the tender titled "SME Support to UK StratCom - BQ2.1". This procurement, categorised under the development of software for military applications, is located in Salisbury, England. The contract, valued at £200,000, is currently in the award stage, having been officially awarded on 6th September 2021. The tender period concluded on 13th August 2021, while the contract period runs from 7th September 2021 to 31st March 2022. This selective procurement process is executed through a call-off from a framework agreement.

This opportunity is ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in software development, programming, and implementation services, particularly those with experience in military or defence applications. Businesses that can contribute to data-centric requirements and standards for the Fully Networked C3 experimentation platform would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with such opportunities can enable SMEs to expand their footprint in the defence industry and build relationships with key government entities.

## Notice

This Statement of Requirements is for the provision of SME support to assist UK StratCom in the implementation of the latest baselined version of the IBSA code on a Fully Networked C3 (FNC3) experimentation platform, to enable Line of Effort owners to evaluate data centric requirements, standards, policies and ways of working.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41d70c9f-f95b-4b82-a5d3-62966fccc4d8 |
| 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 | 12 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 6 Sep 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| 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 | 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 | QINETIQ GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72231000 - Development of software for military applications
- 72243000 - Programming services
- 72262000 - Software development services
- 72263000 - Software implementation services

## Release History

- 12 Oct 2021 at 15:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41d70c9f-f95b-4b82-a5d3-62966fccc4d8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41d70c9f-f95b-4b82-a5d3-62966fccc4d8
  12th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3792d8fc-f5af-48f8-be58-839468e42bbc
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/af3949b1-b631-4e86-b953-6d6fdf05ff0d

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