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title: "Force Protection Planning Tool"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, AIR COMMERCIAL"
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# Force Protection Planning Tool

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, AIR COMMERCIAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c930fe74-1204-47e3-b996-160f496ad68b

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## Summary

The UK Ministry of Defence, Air Commercial, is overseeing a completed procurement process for the "Force Protection Planning Tool". This contract falls under the technical support services category and is based in Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom. The procurement method was classified as 'Other', and the award was made to Cunning Running Software Limited for a total value of £141,862. The contract period starts on 15 April 2021 and runs until 14 April 2024, with the tender period having ended on 15 March 2021.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions and technical support services to engage with the Ministry of Defence. Companies that are adept at providing software licenses, maintenance, and support, particularly those eligible as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), may find competitive advantages in similar future tenders. The technical nature of the contract suggests that relevant experience in defence or security software could be beneficial for prospective suppliers.

## Notice

The UK Ministry of Defence intends to award a Three year contract to Cunning Running Software Limited for without prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union for the provision of Force Protection Planning Tool (FPPT) software licenses, support and maintenance. It is considered justified for technical reasons under regulation Article 32(2)b(ii) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The supplier owns all Intellectual Property Rights to the FPPT system operation, maintenance and testing. Unauthorised changes to the data coding could result in an inaccurate threat and vulnerability assessment which would present an intolerable level of risk. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Buckinghamshire: Technical support services.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5322596e-8f29-429c-b021-c4b053b908ba |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 14 Apr 2021 - 14 Apr 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £141,862 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £141,862 |
| 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, AIR COMMERCIAL |
| Locality | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP14 4UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Ridgeway West |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Buckinghamshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CUNNING RUNNING SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356300 - Technical support services

## Release History

- 21 Mar 2021 at 07:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5322596e-8f29-429c-b021-c4b053b908ba

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5322596e-8f29-429c-b021-c4b053b908ba
  21st March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

## Provenance

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