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title: "Provision of COSAIN licenses to the RAF"
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# Provision of COSAIN licenses to the RAF

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fc10f70e-cc62-48bd-b5a2-50ff87227d7e

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence, which is acquiring six COSAIN licenses for Cyber Safeguarding and Assessment for a total value of £119,000. This process is classified under the goods category and follows a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 13th November 2020, while the contract period extends from 14th January 2021 to 13th January 2023. The delivery location for the supplies is within the East of England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in industry-specific software packages, particularly those with capabilities in cyber safeguarding and assessment. Businesses that can demonstrate strong experience in providing software solutions to government entities or defence companies may find themselves well-positioned to compete for similar contracts, contributing to their growth and expansion in the public sector market.

## Notice

Qty 6 COSAIN (heavy use) Licences for Cyber Safeguarding & Assessment (CSA) Flt. Additional information: All redactions undertaken in accordance with the FOI Act Part 2

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27d4a0be-4bee-4d45-a5de-2296781e7190 |
| 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 | 14 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 14 Jan 2021 - 13 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £119,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £119,520 |
| 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 | BUCKS |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2021 at 16:00 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27d4a0be-4bee-4d45-a5de-2296781e7190
- 12 Jul 2021 at 06:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27d4a0be-4bee-4d45-a5de-2296781e7190

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27d4a0be-4bee-4d45-a5de-2296781e7190
  14th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/adc3182e-362f-498a-9dac-7e2e75a877ae
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a174ab2f-fb9a-4752-b81d-cac4c439d15e

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