---
title: "Contract Award Notice"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f70273c4-baaf-40f8-8020-956c19043908"
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source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2024-03-01"
---

# Contract Award Notice

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f70273c4-baaf-40f8-8020-956c19043908

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence in England has awarded a contract for License management software package to Ultima Business Solutions Ltd. The contract is valued at £979,000 GBP and was awarded through a selective procurement method by calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from 1st March 2024 to 28th February 2026.

This opportunity is suited for businesses providing goods within the software industry. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. The Ministry of Defence aims to support local businesses and enhance innovation through this contract award. Interested suppliers should take note of the tender deadline on 29th January 2024 and consider the potential for sustainable growth and partnership with the Ministry of Defence.

## Notice

Contract Award Notice for Call Off Contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fe5bb53-f3a8-4d0c-83a7-77cbcdd04b60 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2024 - 28 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £979,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £918,968 |
| 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 | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO2 8BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Nelson |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ULTIMA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48218000 - License management software package

## Release History

- 1 Mar 2024 at 16:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fe5bb53-f3a8-4d0c-83a7-77cbcdd04b60

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fe5bb53-f3a8-4d0c-83a7-77cbcdd04b60
  1st March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1abbbd73-612c-4a00-8f02-1ee7e558851f
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d334a581-8e89-43e8-830f-382e9cf31571
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Search/Results
  Contract Award Notice - redacted contract

## Provenance

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