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RUSI Circle Membership

POOL RE SERVICES LIMITED

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20 Feb 2025 at 14:11

Summary of the contracting process

Pool Re Services Limited, a well-established organisation based in London, has completed the procurement process for "RUSI Circle Membership". This contract falls within the Research and Development services industry category and involves consultancy services, research, expertise, and online access to publications. The procurement method used was a direct award, given that the services could only be supplied by The Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies. The contract, valued at £96,000, commenced on 1st January 2025 and will run until 31st December 2025. The award stage was finalised and published on 20th February 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy and research within the defence and security sector. SMEs stand to benefit greatly from contracts such as this, providing them with a platform to showcase unique capabilities and expertise that may not be widespread. By securing such a contract, businesses can expand their portfolio, gain access to valuable industry networks, and enhance their market reputation. This direct award approach shows a preference for specialised service providers, creating an avenue for niche businesses to compete and succeed.

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Notice Title

RUSI Circle Membership

Notice Description

Consultancy Services, Research and Expertise and Online Access to Publications.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-033e87b1-1c5f-4f1a-8cd3-f0444bfb9434
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e25280c1-c032-410e-8737-7f211f09afb4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Contract awarded in via Direct Award as the services can only be supplied by this supplier
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£96,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£96,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POOL RE SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC4R 9AF
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Candlewick
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE ROYAL UNITED SERVICES INSTITUTE FOR DEFENCE AND SECURITY STU

Further Information

Notice Documents

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