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title: "Provision of a Counter Disinformation Simulation Platform"
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# Provision of a Counter Disinformation Simulation Platform

Buyer: CABINET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-abf11882-ceb3-431a-b935-9de00c04d525

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## Summary

The Cabinet Office in London, England, has awarded a contract for the provision of a digital simulation platform aimed at countering disinformation. The contract, with an initial value of £50,000, is for a period of twelve months, extendable for another twelve months. The procurement method used was selective, with the tender period closing on March 24, 2024, and the contract lasting from March 25, 2024, to March 24, 2025. The procurement falls under the services category.

This tender from the Cabinet Office presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in software packages and information systems to engage and compete. Companies with expertise in providing simulation platforms for countering disinformation incidents may find this contract suitable. The contract duration, procurement method, and focus on counter disinformation highlight the specific skills and capabilities required for interested businesses to explore and potentially secure future opportunities for growth and collaboration.

## Notice

Provision of a digital simulation platform, necessary to bring a counter disinformation exercise to life; emulate the often confused and confusing information picture that forms in the wake of an information influence incident, and provide prompts to imitate malicious activity and test the specific communications and counter disinformation skills required of the training. Additional information: The contract is for an initial period of twelve (12) months, with the option to extend for a further twelve (12) months. Pending a year one review, the Buyer will set out a renewed schedule of works for year two which are dependent on budget and business need. The total awarded value indicated in this notice is for the initial period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c33da0f-1211-440b-b171-2ce66588fa6a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 25 Mar 2024 - 24 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | CABINET OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HELPFUL TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2024 at 09:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c33da0f-1211-440b-b171-2ce66588fa6a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c33da0f-1211-440b-b171-2ce66588fa6a
  25th June 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9ab4423e-89d3-4ae1-8f06-cbf9713d73cf

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