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title: "SHERPA Software Licences"
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# SHERPA Software Licences

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4a3b3680-aefa-43cf-8755-3d1dec209ccd

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for the purchase of SHERPA Software Licences, aimed at acquiring a compliance software package. This process, classified under the industry category of compliance software (CPV: 48170000), was carried out through a direct procurement method via single tender action below the threshold. The procurement concluded with an award notice published on 21 March 2025, and the contract period extends from 11 March 2025 to 10 March 2027. The delivery for this procurement will be in the South East region of the United Kingdom, with a total contract value of £35,661 GBP.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in compliance software and related IT services. The procurement favours small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and is best suited for companies looking to strengthen their presence and expand their service offerings within the defence sector. Successfully securing such contracts can enhance business credibility, offer sustained revenue streams over the contract duration, and create further opportunities for collaboration with large entities like the Ministry of Defence.

## Notice

SHERPA Software Licences Additional information: SOR, Contract and Award Notice

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b8de32c-cb27-4702-b1c9-77716c5215b6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 Mar 2025 - 10 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,661 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,661 |
| 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 | FAREHAM |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO17 6AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Winchester |
| Electoral ward | Southwick and Wickham |
| Westminster constituency | Fareham and Waterlooville |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HUMAN RELIABILITY ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48170000 - Compliance software package

## Release History

- 21 Mar 2025 at 12:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b8de32c-cb27-4702-b1c9-77716c5215b6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b8de32c-cb27-4702-b1c9-77716c5215b6
  21st March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c5933526-b80a-4e2b-a5f1-7156062a67b8
  Redacted Award Notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bb989921-d160-4dd1-ac91-b2bf45828b0d
  Redacted Award Notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/09f33080-1752-4609-9716-9d0dbb1fbef2
  Redacted Contract
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-science-and-technology-laboratory
  SOR Contract and Award Notice Redacted

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