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title: "Provision of AHE SOC ART (DInfoCom/0148)"
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# Provision of AHE SOC ART (DInfoCom/0148)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-79df50bb-452c-4df3-b7b6-75b092493c5c

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence, which has completed a tender for the "Provision of AHE SOC ART" licence, support, and training. Categorised under software packages and information systems (CPV code 48000000), this selective procurement method was conducted via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £412,519.78, commenced on 6th May 2021 and will run until 5th November 2022. The tender period closed on 17th December 2020, with the award officially dated 22nd April 2021 and published on 6th May 2021. The delivery address is in Andover, England, with the relevant postal code SP11 8HJ.

This opportunity is particularly appealing for businesses specialising in software development and training services, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can leverage the requirements of the Ministry of Defence. With the tender's focus on providing software solutions and associated support, firms with expertise in IT, cybersecurity, or similar fields would benefit from participating. This contract represents a significant opportunity for suppliers to collaborate with a major government department, potentially leading to further contracts in the defence sector.

## Notice

Provision of AHE SOC ART licence, support and training.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81b472bb-2af4-47e6-ba2e-d78830445f54 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 5 May 2021 - 5 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £412,519 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £412,519 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MICRO FOCUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 6 May 2021 at 07:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81b472bb-2af4-47e6-ba2e-d78830445f54

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81b472bb-2af4-47e6-ba2e-d78830445f54
  6th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f5f23812-fe30-4229-9d66-c5dc5c39419f

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