Tender

Strategic Analysis support contract to DCDC.

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

25 Nov 2021 at 11:21

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) is currently conducting a tender for a Strategic Analysis support contract, aimed at providing research and analysis services to shape UK Defence policy and strategy. This procurement is categorised under research and development services and related consultancy services, with a total value of £2,000,000. The procurement method is an open procedure above threshold, and the tender submission deadline is set for 20th January 2022. The contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2022 and will run until 31st March 2026, with delivery addresses across the United Kingdom and several British Overseas territories.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in defence consulting, research, and analysis services. SMEs with experience in providing high-quality, evidence-based analysis tailored to defence strategies will be well-positioned to compete. The successful bidder will engage with the MOD's Development, Concepts and Doctrine Centre, contributing to critical outputs that will influence future military operations and policies, thus enhancing their visibility and reputation in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Strategic Analysis support contract to DCDC.

Notice Description

The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) Development, Concepts and Doctrine Centre (DCDC) ('the Authority')) requires the provision of research and analysis services to inform and shape UK Defence policy and strategy development as directed by the Defence Force Development Model. The DCDC vision is to remain an engaged, collaborative, innovative and skilled team, committed to sharpening Defence's conceptual edge; it achieves this through developing threat-informed future understanding and concepts to shape UK and NATO policy, strategy and force development, and doctrine to guide operations. Key outputs include: a. The future Global Strategic Trends programme, which provides the long-term strategic context for developing Defence policy and strategy. b. Concepts, which outline how the armed forces and defence may operate in the future. c. Doctrine, which provides guidelines for commanders based on best practice and operational experience. d. Support to Defence policy and strategy development and implementation. The DCDC Strategic Analysis (SA) team exists to inform policy and strategy development across Defence through analysis, assessment and challenge. Its aim is to improve the capacity within Defence for the provision of high-quality, evidence-based foundational analysis that is focused on Defence's long-term strategic priorities and supports actions taken to address some of the institutional deficiencies identified in reports by Chilcot, Levene and Haddon-Cave. It builds upon DCDC's strengths, which include its: a. Extensive network of external institutions and perspectives. b. The ability to access and challenge MOD Head Office. c. Experience in delivering the rigorous, objective and novel analysis that underpins its key outputs. d. Focus on the long-term future. Additional information: Documents and full details on how to apply for this opportunity can be found on the Defence Sourcing Portal. https://contracts.mod.uk/web/login.html?VISITORID=85edc09a-5a07-463e-8777-ffae0a820e05&_ncp=1613685225265.1827224-1

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29cd65d7-3fe7-4549-99af-2488c1830dc4
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHRIVENHAM
Postcode
SN6 8RF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Watchfield & Shrivenham
Westminster Constituency
Witney

Further Information

Notice Documents

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