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Infrastructure for Geopolitical Influence Research: Critical Minerals

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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16 Dec 2022 at 11:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office awarded a contract for 'Infrastructure for Geopolitical Influence Research: Critical Minerals', a research services procurement valued at £179,400 GBP. The procurement method was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 9th November 2022, and the contract period is from 3rd January 2023 to 31st March 2023, with the delivery address in London, UK.

This opportunity for business growth is suitable for service providers focusing on research services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate. Artios Global Ltd was the winning bidder and will deliver the research project. Businesses interested in geopolitical influence research within the economic security domain should consider engaging with the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office for potential future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Infrastructure for Geopolitical Influence Research: Critical Minerals

Notice Description

The contract will deliver research for a better understanding in the UK Government of global infrastructure priorities from an economic security perspective.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-13ae8181-6e0f-4614-b422-d626c982b175
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01932bcb-97a8-4840-99ce-09042ab2eacc
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£179,400 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£179,400 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20223 years ago
Contract Period
3 Jan 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 1-6 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
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
Post Town
South West 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
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARTIOS GLOBAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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