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D21 CUE/Sapient support

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory is seeking support through the procurement titled "D21 CUE/Sapient support", aimed at providing research and consultancy in the realm of military planning and sensemaking for future command and control organisations. This contract falls under the category of Research and Development Services and related Consultancy Services, with a total value of approximately £656,576.37. The tender process was conducted via a selective procurement method, leveraging a call-off from the Serapis Lot 3 framework agreement. The contract period ran from July 30, 2021, to December 31, 2021, and delivery is expected at WR14 3PS, England. The tender period concluded on July 9, 2021.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in military strategies, organisational behaviour, and decision-making processes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given their indicated suitability for this type of procurement. Companies with experience in the defence sector, especially those with innovative approaches to military operations and planning, will find this contract aligned with their strengths and capabilities, potentially fostering business growth through successful engagement in future programmes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

D21 CUE/Sapient support

Notice Description

The requirement for this research task is to examine the question of what are the most appropriate foundational ideas to drive a new military conception and enactment of sensemaking and planning within future C2 organisations. This task was placed through the Serapis Lot 3 framework agreement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1eac785e-4b98-4df7-a023-1a3bbef48dcb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7feb31f-c77b-4696-80f4-39876a2aa304
Current Stage
Award
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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£656,577 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£656,577 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
29 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialcistransparency@dstl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01980 952 697

Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP4 0JQ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QINETIQ

Further Information

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