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title: "NOT AN OPPORTUNITY - NOTICE FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY: SIMULATION SUPPORT TO FRONT LINE SERVICES - STK LICENCES AND SUPPORT"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-438e47c9-759e-4030-8d4f-45ca7eb75ed3"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2020-11-16"
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# NOT AN OPPORTUNITY - NOTICE FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY: SIMULATION SUPPORT TO FRONT LINE SERVICES - STK LICENCES AND SUPPORT

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-438e47c9-759e-4030-8d4f-45ca7eb75ed3

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## Summary

The tender process initiated by the Ministry of Defence is for the provision of simulation support to frontline services, specifically involving STK licences and support. Classified under industry-specific software, this selective procurement method entails a call-off from a framework agreement. The key dates for this process include the tender closing on 16th November 2020, with the contract period commencing from 8th December 2020 and extending until 8th December 2023. The relevant delivery location for this procurement is the United Kingdom, showcasing the national scope of the project.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in goods related to industry-specific software packages. The openness for SMEs makes this tender particularly accessible to innovative providers who can deliver relevant software solutions. Businesses involved in software development, IT consulting, or those with expertise in simulation technologies would be well-positioned to compete for this contract and potentially grow their market presence through collaboration with a prominent government authority.

## Notice

Not an opportunity - publication of redacted tender documentation for transparency purposes only. A CCS Framework was used.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7fe3904-189c-482d-b9de-caade2e2bf43 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 8 Dec 2020 - 8 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | HUNTINGDON, CAMBRIDGESHIRE |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE28 2EA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Huntingdonshire |
| Electoral ward | Hemingford Grey & Houghton |
| Westminster constituency | Huntingdon |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 16 Nov 2020 at 10:26 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7fe3904-189c-482d-b9de-caade2e2bf43
- 4 Nov 2020 at 17:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7fe3904-189c-482d-b9de-caade2e2bf43

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7fe3904-189c-482d-b9de-caade2e2bf43
  16th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/53e95119-c7de-434d-abbb-bdca4f313cdb
  Framework Further Competition Template
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b96d3297-688f-44cb-b700-d82e53e1eed7
  Estimated Procurement Timescales
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bdc7e67f-3fe8-4804-847f-524f85041942
  ITT
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3de3fe58-45b4-4a67-9521-0dc2364fa41b
  Framework Order Form Template & Schedule List

## Provenance

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