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title: "Project Darwin"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2020-04-27"
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# Project Darwin

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7759740a-e722-4b95-950e-fc2ec93de7a8

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Ministry of Defence, pertains to the "Project Darwin" tender, which aims to provide support, maintenance, and iterative development for the British Army website. This project falls under the communication and multimedia software package industry category and is located in the South East of England. The tender period concluded on 5th March 2020, with the award date on 1st April 2020, and the total contract value stands at £350,000. The procurement method utilised is the Other - DOS 4 Framework, and the awarded contract will run until 31st March 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for digital agencies, particularly those specialising in content management systems such as Umbraco. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in innovative digital solutions and a strong grasp of government digital service standards would be well-positioned to compete for such projects. The need for vigorous and adaptive solutions makes this an appealing opportunity for businesses focused on leveraging digital trends to meet user needs effectively.

## Notice

To provide support, maintenance and iterative development for the British Army website (www.army.mod.uk), in line with Government Digital Service Standards. The British Army is looking to partner with a proficient digital agency to provide front and back end CMS (Umbraco) maintenance and support. Innovative and vigorous thinking to take advantage of digital trends and technical possibilities shaped by user needs is essential

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/016fa6d5-f74d-4c0a-bbc1-bd78874b931d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - DOS 4 Framework |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £350,000 |
| 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 | ANDOVER |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP11 8HJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Test Valley |
| Electoral ward | Andover Millway |
| Westminster constituency | North West Hampshire |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | E3 MEDIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48500000 - Communication and multimedia software package

## Release History

- 27 Apr 2020 at 08:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/016fa6d5-f74d-4c0a-bbc1-bd78874b931d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/016fa6d5-f74d-4c0a-bbc1-bd78874b931d
  27th April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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