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title: "The Provision of a Flight Programme and Engineering Management System"
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# The Provision of a Flight Programme and Engineering Management System

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ea74d06c-c523-4429-a6b1-7d23cd239219

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence seeking a supplier for "The Provision of a Flight Programme and Engineering Management System". The tender falls under the category of software package and information systems and is located in England. The process was initiated as a selective procurement method, with a total contract value of £545,000, and the contract period runs from 1 September 2021 to 1 September 2022. The tender period ended on 20 July 2021, with the award announced on 11 August 2021.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those offering solutions for aviation management systems or training record management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK will find this tender particularly well-suited for competition, as they can leverage their agility and innovative capabilities to meet the Ministry of Defence's specific requirements. Engaging in this market can lead to further opportunities within government contracts and the defence sector.

## Notice

A 1 year plus 1 option year starting 1 September 2021 for software to provide STARS (Squadron Training Achievement Recording System) software . System functionality to provide administration of flying including aircraft operations, task planning, resource scheduling, currency tracking, training records, engineering authorisations along with a wide range of reporting.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64f33880-b0c2-43e2-b406-087ed49a8aad |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 17 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 1 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £545,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £545,000 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | HIGH WYCOMBE |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DATASOFT COMPUTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 17 Aug 2021 at 12:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64f33880-b0c2-43e2-b406-087ed49a8aad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64f33880-b0c2-43e2-b406-087ed49a8aad
  17th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/14e990c2-1144-4977-928d-523a0200e220
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/32f4742d-3bab-4494-bb9c-57e31b496b02
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/db6e7570-8f8e-4dc4-9267-9976b41d52ec
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/d28f1a9c-e65f-4e7c-af12-2546090739b9

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