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title: "Defence Cyber Aptitude Test (DCAT)"
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# Defence Cyber Aptitude Test (DCAT)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c846b869-96ac-4f39-8ebf-faee2f5782f2

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## Summary

The MINISTRY OF DEFENCE has awarded a contract for the Defence Cyber Aptitude Test (DCAT) on 10 August 2020, with a total value of £32,700. This contract falls under the information technology services category and will be delivered in London, United Kingdom. The contract period commenced on 17 September 2020 and will continue until 31 March 2021. The procurement was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender process having closed on 4 August 2020.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in information technology services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that specialise in cybersecurity assessment tools, software development, or related IT services may find themselves well-positioned to support similar projects in the future. With the MOD as a key buyer, those able to demonstrate their capabilities in delivering reliable and innovative solutions could enhance their chances of securing contracts within the defence sector.

## Notice

Contract has been awarded.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d44305ea-e88f-4d5d-b262-b3864a782452 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 23 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 16 Sep 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,700 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,700 |
| 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 | CORSHAM |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN13 9NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Corsham Ladbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Chippenham |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SHL GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2020 at 08:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d44305ea-e88f-4d5d-b262-b3864a782452

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d44305ea-e88f-4d5d-b262-b3864a782452
  23rd September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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