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title: "Product Owner for a Software Development Capability"
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# Product Owner for a Software Development Capability

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9340a03b-d61c-4427-8376-a0322c056796

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is seeking a Product Owner for a Software Development Capability, related to the development of software for military applications. This procurement, classified under CPV code 72231000, is currently in the award stage, with the contract value set at £269,500. The contract is scheduled to commence on 31 August 2021 and will run until 31 October 2022. The tender was closed on 25 June 2021 and was facilitated through a selective procurement method via the CCS Digital Marketplace Government Framework, focusing on digital outcomes and specialists. The work is to be delivered in the West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide software development services and possess experience with military applications. Businesses that excel in relationship management, user requirement elicitation, and integration of software within military contexts would be well-suited to compete for future tenders in this area. Engaging with the Ministry of Defence could also lead to further opportunities within the defence sector, fostering long-term partnerships and collaborations.

## Notice

1. Build strong relationships with the Military, the software development team and international organisations to deliver outcomes associated with the Tactical Assault Kit (TAK) application set. 2. Remain objective and professionally critical of the work being conducted by the software development team and assess the quality of the requirements that are elicited from end users. 3. Ensure the software team are well motivated to achieve their aims, whilst putting the end customer needs first. 4. Engage with wider project teams who wish to use the same application, providing advice to help mitigate integration risks. Competed through the CCS Digital Marketplace Government Framework (Digital Outcome and specialists).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6127d94e-a339-4535-b2e0-b008d6c64ab0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Aug 2021 - 31 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £269,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £269,500 |
| 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 | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROWDEN TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72231000 - Development of software for military applications

## Release History

- 24 Aug 2021 at 09:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6127d94e-a339-4535-b2e0-b008d6c64ab0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6127d94e-a339-4535-b2e0-b008d6c64ab0
  24th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.digitalmarketplace.service.gov.uk/digital-outcomes-and-specialists/opportunities/14695

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