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title: "Defence Out of Bounds Service (DOBUS)"
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# Defence Out of Bounds Service (DOBUS)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ccbf5712-9925-4839-9b47-7a03f962b79a

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract titled "Defence Out of Bounds Service (DOBUS)" under the IT services category. This service provides essential software patches for MOD ICT classified at OFFICIAL, SECRET, and ABOVE SECRET levels to maintain cybersecurity. The procurement was finalized on 1st August 2024 and is set to run from 1st August 2024 to 31st July 2026. The procurement process was managed through a call-off from an existing framework agreement, demonstrating a selective procurement method. The entire contract is valued at approximately £2,483,453.68 and is aimed at addressing cyber vulnerabilities within the Defence sector. The primary location for this service is Corsham, England (postcode: SN13 9NR).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those experienced in cybersecurity solutions. Large enterprises like Boxxe Limited, which has already been awarded the contract, demonstrate that businesses with a robust capacity for managing secure IT infrastructure will be well-suited for such opportunities. This contract underscores the importance of cybersecurity in Defence-related fields, creating a demand for firms capable of delivering high-assurance software patches and consultancy services. Companies capable of operating within such highly sensitive environments can leverage these opportunities to expand their portfolio and secure long-term government contracts.

## Notice

Defence Out of Bounds Service (DOBUS) which provides assured software patches for MOD ICT at OFFICIAL, SECRET and ABOVE SECRET. This service is vital to Defence as without it, various pieces of software will become vulnerable to exploitation and will compromise Defence's Cyber security.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9279cca5-df0f-498d-aade-49a71c4aa1ce |
| 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 | 21 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,483,453 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,483,453 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BOXXE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2024 at 13:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9279cca5-df0f-498d-aade-49a71c4aa1ce

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9279cca5-df0f-498d-aade-49a71c4aa1ce
  21st August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/246192d7-65c6-4fb3-8e22-e4fc68f1ea1c

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