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title: "Transparency Notice - DCAT development"
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published: "2017-07-11"
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# Transparency Notice - DCAT development

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6a885a07-8e55-4078-92ae-192c8b151a35

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is seeking services for the development of the Digital Contracting and Audit Tool (DCAT) through a transparency notice awarded on 11th July 2017. This procurement process is classified under the software programming and consultancy services category (CPV code: 72200000) and has a contract value of £220,000. The contract period commenced on 15th June 2017 and will end on 15th June 2018. The awarding process followed a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure, with the tender period concluding on 13th December 2016.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in software development and consultancy services, to engage with a major governmental agency. Companies that can demonstrate agility and innovation in software solutions will be well-positioned to compete for future contracting opportunities with the Ministry of Defence, particularly those looking to expand their portfolio in public sector projects.

## Notice

Transparency Award Notice - Call-Off Contract for DCAT development under the Digital Outcomes and Specialists 2 Framework Agreement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c81b415-287a-4d1b-a92d-e1805fd60c09 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jun 2017 |
| Contract period | 14 Jun 2017 - 15 Jun 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £220,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £220,000 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | HUNTINGDON |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IBM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Jul 2017 at 14:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c81b415-287a-4d1b-a92d-e1805fd60c09

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c81b415-287a-4d1b-a92d-e1805fd60c09
  11th July 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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