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title: "Dstl's NISSS Managed Services Test Lead"
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published: "2024-08-01"
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# Dstl's NISSS Managed Services Test Lead

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-93d717a4-6696-4dcc-957c-1e2feb33ca7c

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has awarded a contract titled "Dstl's NISSS Managed Services Test Lead" under the industry category of IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support. The procurement, which follows a selective method involving a call-off from a framework agreement, is for a Test Lead to support the transition of the NISSS programme. The contract has been awarded to Mosaic Island Ltd, an SME based in Bristol. The contract, valued at £194,740, commenced on 29 July 2024 and will conclude on 31 March 2025. The services are to be delivered at Dstl's location in Porton Down, Salisbury (postal code SP4 0JQ). The award was published on 1 August 2024.

This tender offers a significant business growth opportunity for companies specialising in IT consultancy, software development, and related services. SMEs, as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises, were considered suitable for this type of contract. The selective procurement method from a framework agreement indicates a streamlined process for skilled service providers to secure work in government projects. Companies looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector, particularly those with expertise in managing IT service transitions, would find such opportunities highly beneficial.

## Notice

THIS IS A CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE - Dstl provision of a Test Lead to support the transition of the NISSS programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f56bafbc-736a-4b92-a74e-39f5350e4870 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 28 Jul 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £194,740 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £194,740 |
| 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 | DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP4 0JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Salisbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MOSAIC ISLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2024 at 14:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f56bafbc-736a-4b92-a74e-39f5350e4870

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f56bafbc-736a-4b92-a74e-39f5350e4870
  1st August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/905d414f-5f76-46b0-a5a3-6e658ab02a31
  Signed contract and Purchase Order
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6d644feb-56bf-4077-8a0d-76092095333c
  Overarching AMO Call-Off Contract

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-science-and-technology-laboratory/about

## Provenance

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