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title: "Counter Dis-Information Platform"
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# Counter Dis-Information Platform

Buyer: DSIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fa8af6a9-fe6b-46bb-b0e2-16e625dac2d4

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## Summary

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) in London has completed a procurement process for the Counter Dis-Information Platform project. The contract, valued at £2,344,378, involves developing, maintaining, and hosting the platform’s operations and managing compute costs. The industry category is IT services including consulting, software development, internet, and support, with a contract period from 20th February 2024 to 20th February 2025. The project will be implemented across various locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the final tender closing on 17th October 2023.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the IT sector, offering specialised services in software development and internet support. Faculty Science Limited, also based in London, has been awarded the contract, highlighting the SME-friendly nature of this procurement. Interested businesses with expertise in managing and developing technological infrastructure for counter-disinformation efforts should be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. By participating, companies can further their market reach and develop critical capabilities in a high-demand industry.

## Notice

To further develop the Counter-Disinformation Platform, maintain its operation and host the data and manage compute costs

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a57f9fd-3425-42d1-80af-f44cafe2c612 |
| 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 | 7 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 20 Feb 2024 - 20 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,344,378 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,344,378 |
| 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 | DSIT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FACULTY SCIENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 7 Nov 2024 at 10:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a57f9fd-3425-42d1-80af-f44cafe2c612

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a57f9fd-3425-42d1-80af-f44cafe2c612
  7th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1439ae7e-0b25-44f2-8280-1a9ed6c10620
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