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title: "Technical Support Services for Operational Reference and Encyclopaedic Data"
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# Technical Support Services for Operational Reference and Encyclopaedic Data

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8b0c33a5-81f8-4b8e-9de2-06c8291a4774

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for Technical Support Services for Operational Reference and Encyclopaedic Data to Redstone Software & Research Ltd. The contract, valued at £3,700,000, involves data services and will run from May 1, 2024, to May 1, 2026. The procurement method used was an Open procedure (above threshold), with the tender period ending on February 21, 2024. The Ministry of Defence, located in Portsmouth, England, was the buying organisation for this procurement.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those specialised in data services, to engage with the Ministry of Defence. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. Suppliers with expertise in providing technical support services related to operational reference and data analysis are well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract period allows for a long-term partnership that can contribute to business growth and development within the data services industry.

## Notice

Please see SOR.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcc9fbd9-d01e-4f2b-a820-bb244430937f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2024 - 1 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,667,520 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,700,000 |
| 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | REDSTONE SOFTWARE & RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72300000 - Data services

## Release History

- 9 May 2024 at 11:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcc9fbd9-d01e-4f2b-a820-bb244430937f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcc9fbd9-d01e-4f2b-a820-bb244430937f
  9th May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/52e674e2-7e69-457b-8c3f-28ce5a279952
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