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title: "DInfoCom/0089 - PROVISION OF TECHNICAL ASSURANCE SUPPORT"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
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# DInfoCom/0089 - PROVISION OF TECHNICAL ASSURANCE SUPPORT

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9aba184c-9396-48ce-bf63-44581088bf0b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, which is seeking to secure "DInfoCom/0089 - PROVISION OF TECHNICAL ASSURANCE SUPPORT". This opportunity falls under the software programming and consultancy services category and is located in the South East of the United Kingdom. The procurement method is selective, with this contract awarded following a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract is valued at approximately £1,108,782 and covers a contract period from 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2022. The tender period concluded on 8 January 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software programming and consultancy services, particularly those that can provide technical assurance support. As the contract is tailored for technical assurance services in the defence sector, firms with experience in government contracts, IT services, and agile development practices would be well-positioned to compete. The MINISTRY OF DEFENCE's unique in-house capabilities underscore the importance of innovative and cost-effective solutions, making this a promising prospect for both SMEs and larger enterprises in the tech industry.

## Notice

The requirement is for the provision of the Technical Assurance Support (TAS) as a Service. IAS currently provides hosting and through life application-based Information Services to the Army and wider Defence. It delivers hosting capability across 3 domains and currently supplies a wide range of application services that support a wide range of functions. These contribute directly and indirectly to D Info's missions and tasks as given in Army Command Plan 18. They also support Army HQ, Field Army, Home Command as well as support to TAFMIS and DLMC activities. The platform investment and Agile development approach established by IAS in recent years has been heralded as best practice by Government Digital Services (GDS) and industry alike. IAS is currently unique in Defence as the only organisation to in-house deep specialists that develop and deliver information services at a significantly reduced cost in line with Cabinet Office direction.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63cecbdf-28b8-428f-a7cf-336bc2151ff5 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,108,782 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,108,782 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTWARE BOX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2020 at 16:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63cecbdf-28b8-428f-a7cf-336bc2151ff5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63cecbdf-28b8-428f-a7cf-336bc2151ff5
  25th February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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