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title: "Contract Award Notice - 715343450 - Provision of SNOW Licenses"
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# Contract Award Notice - 715343450 - Provision of SNOW Licenses

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7d06ce72-a1e9-4584-9e86-18bdcf943dfb

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed the awarding of a contract for the provision of SNOW Licenses, valuing £137,700. This procurement falls under the industry category of software supply services (CPV 72268000) and is situated in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The award process followed a selective procurement method as a call-off from the CCS Framework RM6098 Technology Products & Associated Services 2, specifically Lot 3: Software. The contract, awarded to Bytes Software Services Ltd, spans from 15 August 2025 to 18 August 2026, with the award status being active from the publication date, 25 July 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the technology sector, particularly those offering software solutions, to engage with substantial government contracts. Organisations that specialise in providing software supply services, especially those capable of direct awards under framework agreements, are well-positioned to compete in such tenders. The suitability criteria highlight that small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to participate, thereby fostering diverse business growth and collaboration with government entities.

## Notice

This notice is to advise that a contract has been awarded as a Direct Award under CCS Framework RM6098 Technology Products & Associated Services 2 , Lot 3: Software.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68b4abef-1af6-4834-886d-b9f3f543c0cd |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Aug 2025 - 18 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £137,700 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £137,700 |
| 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 | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO2 8BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Nelson |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth North |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72268000 - Software supply services

## Release History

- 25 Jul 2025 at 13:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68b4abef-1af6-4834-886d-b9f3f543c0cd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68b4abef-1af6-4834-886d-b9f3f543c0cd
  25th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4b236a1f-73ff-45a3-a901-4909320c6a10
  Redacted contract for transparency

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