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title: "DART (Defence Assurance Risk Tool) Licencing and Support"
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# DART (Defence Assurance Risk Tool) Licencing and Support

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fe91a280-9e9f-4d65-a846-d6b2e94b5155

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the provision of DART (Defence Assurance Risk Tool) Licencing and Support services. The contract, valued at £104,880 GBP, was awarded to BLACKTHORN GRC LIMITED. The procurement process was a direct tender, using a single tender action method. The tender period ended on 28th March 2023, with the contract period running from 29th March 2023 to 28th March 2024. The location for this contract is in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in the software package and information systems sector. Businesses with expertise in cybersecurity, risk management, and software solutions would be well-suited to compete for this contract. As the contract involves working with the Ministry of Defence and providing support for their cybersecurity processes, businesses with experience in the defence industry may find this tender particularly relevant for business growth and development.

## Notice

The DART (Defence Assurance Risk Tool )provides support to the Defence Digital CyDR (Cyber Defence & Risk) Security Assurance and RBC (Risk Balance Case) processes via a questionnaire. This enables Project Teams from across Defence and Industry to register systems, RBCs and through workflow functionality that facilitates the procession and resolution of these submissions. In addition, DART provides MI (Management Information) that helps inform Defence's Cyber Risk Profile.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1c6df19-501c-4ea2-861f-7d5aa39f6321 |
| 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 | 20 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 28 Mar 2023 - 28 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £104,880 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £104,880 |
| 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 | WILTSHIRE |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN13 9NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Corsham Ladbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Chippenham |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLACKTHORN GRC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2023 at 11:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1c6df19-501c-4ea2-861f-7d5aa39f6321

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1c6df19-501c-4ea2-861f-7d5aa39f6321
  20th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/debe14e8-317d-4a7f-810c-5a7aeea2bfec
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/fc3529fb-9f44-4924-a31f-0e39fda78c7c

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