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title: "Horsefly data platform"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-05-28"
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# Horsefly data platform

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f35f01f2-efcd-4e56-9fe3-955a3935d969

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## Summary

The procurement process was initiated by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, located in Salisbury, England, for a contract titled "Horsefly data platform", classified under the IT services category (CPV code 72000000). The process has reached the Award stage with the contract awarded on 15th May 2026. The procurement method utilised was a direct, single tender action below the threshold, ensuring swift and efficient procurement. The service contract commenced on 1st May 2026 and will continue until 30th April 2027. The total value of the contract is £27,500, and it includes the use of AI Recruitment Technologies Limited's software. The delivery location is specified as postal code SP4 0JQ in Salisbury.

This tender offers significant business opportunities, primarily for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in the IT consulting and software development sector. Businesses adept in providing innovative data solutions and scalable IT services could find themselves well-positioned to compete in similar future contracts. Engaging in such contracts with the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory can pave the way for growth and establishment in public sector procurement, offering a stable and reliable source of revenue. The nature of this direct procurement highlights the importance of maintaining a strong relationship with public sector buyers and being proactive in showcasing capability within industry standards and compliance.

## Notice

Use of the Supplier's software, Horsefly.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d8d7042-1967-42a1-aee1-5c5bd83a7fde |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,500 |
| 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 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP4 0JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Salisbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AI RECRUITMENT TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 28 May 2026 at 15:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d8d7042-1967-42a1-aee1-5c5bd83a7fde

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d8d7042-1967-42a1-aee1-5c5bd83a7fde
  28th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/07f44c2c-f0c3-4ce6-8fb1-609f8fbb6eba
  Purchase Order
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e32bbd90-99a7-4e8b-ba30-0da17f3cfa21
  Terms and Conditions

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