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title: "ASSERT 2 ENABLING CONTRACT"
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# ASSERT 2 ENABLING CONTRACT

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT & SUPPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e28ff12c-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), part of the UK Ministry of Defence, has completed the procurement process for the "ASSERT 2 Enabling Contract". This contract, valued at £1,000,000, pertains to services in the information systems or technology sector, specifically focusing on the development of a bespoke safety performance reporting software system. The contract was awarded to BMT Defence Services Ltd and covers a period from 5 January 2015 to 30 November 2015. The tender process used was a negotiated procedure, emphasising the unique technical capabilities of BMT as the sole provider capable of fulfilling the requirements.

This awarded contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in information technology services, particularly those with expertise in safety performance software solutions. Companies with the necessary technical knowledge and experience in providing bespoke software development could consider similar opportunities within the defence sector, benefiting from the established relationships and technical requirements specified by DE&S. The competitive nature of the procurement approach used highlights the potential for skilled providers in this niche market to engage in future contracts of a similar nature.

## Notice

The Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), Technical Director, Quality Safety and Environmental Protection ('QSEP') team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence ('MOD') intends to award the contract to BMT Defence Services Ltd ('BMT') to put in place a formal enabling agreement for the further development of a bespoke safety performance reporting software system ('ASSERT') for a period of 1 year. BMT designed, developed and implementated the software origenally and are currently contracted to provide technical support and web hosting until November 2015. It is considered that this contract can be placed using the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract. Notice pursuant to Article 28(1)(e) of Directive 2009/81/EC (Regulation 16(1)(a)(iii) of the defence and Security Public Contacts Regulations 2011) for technical reasons. This is because currently BMT are the only supplier with the expertise,understanding , knowledge and technical ability to deliver this complex resource within the required timeframe. No provision or amendments of any COTS packages were used. The software is not commercially available elsewhere, and no other customer nor vendor has access to the tool outside of D&S

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/277ddbe5-ec74-4a19-b4d1-fec3e10ed260 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2014 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Nov 2014 |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2015 - 30 Nov 2015 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,000,000 |
| 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 | DEFENCE EQUIPMENT & SUPPORT |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BMT DEFENCE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/277ddbe5-ec74-4a19-b4d1-fec3e10ed260

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/277ddbe5-ec74-4a19-b4d1-fec3e10ed260
  14th October 2015 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6648bc30-6d71-46da-898d-f2e08b904654
  Special Notices to Tenderer
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/21b71010-96ad-4a4b-9e5e-498b75b3f4d0
  Statement of Good Standing
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d6623255-db3c-4ccb-8fd7-96fb346666a0
  Contract - Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3eeda654-2238-4b58-ba3e-64dae206926d
  DEFFORM 47

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