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title: "The Provision of Jive Licenses and Defence Connect First and Second Line Technical Support"
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# The Provision of Jive Licenses and Defence Connect First and Second Line Technical Support

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-69424f2c-bb38-4f41-9b2d-116c3d11d449

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for "The Provision of Jive Licenses and Defence Connect First and Second Line Technical Support" valued at £3,768,798. The procurement process involved a selective procurement method with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, covering the South East and South West regions of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in IT services, consulting, software development, and internet support to engage with Defence Connect's platform used by over 140,000 Defence personnel. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suitable for this contract, offering services for Jive licenses and technical support. The buying organisation, Ministry of Defence, located in Wiltshire, England, played a key role as the buyer in this procurement process.

## Notice

Defence Connect (DC) is a Defence secure platform for communication, messaging, collaboration, knowledge transfer and social media, available through MODNET or a personal device. The platform is extensively used by 140,000 plus Defence personnel, including reserves and others who do not have direct access to MODNET. DC can be accessed securely via a mobile phone or tablet. The funding is for the provision of JIVE licenses including first and second line technical support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45f08c78-35d4-405e-944a-96b799a22ca5 |
| 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 | 15 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2023 - 30 Jun 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,768,798 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,768,798 |
| 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 | WILTSHIRE |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BOURNE VALLEY SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 15 May 2024 at 15:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45f08c78-35d4-405e-944a-96b799a22ca5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45f08c78-35d4-405e-944a-96b799a22ca5
  15th May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/db708865-2b47-4085-8a90-9fe6995ab485
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/1dc70a7b-65dc-49ef-ae43-530ae4ec6c99

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