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Project SOLARIUM Phase 1

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for Project SOLARIUM Phase 1. The project involves research consultancy services with a value of £225,000. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on January 9, 2023, and the contract period is from January 24, 2023, to March 31, 2023. The procurement was carried out in the South East region, United Kingdom, and falls under the main procurement category of services.

This tender by the Ministry of Defence for Project SOLARIUM Phase 1 presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those in the research consultancy services sector, to engage with the government. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete for this contract. By participating in this tender, businesses can support the Defence outputs of UKStratCom and contribute to the enhancement of operational models and processes for better future delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Project SOLARIUM Phase 1

Notice Description

UKStratCom is seeking external assistance to support the initial phase of Programme SOLARIUM and ensure the timely and demonstrable delivery of change. Through the establishment of a clearly defined operating model and improved, simplified, and standardised processes, UKStratCom will be able to better deliver its Defence outputs now and in the future.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2232925d-1742-403a-8f10-a63124c89c7b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76a128aa-28e5-4db7-a8d9-16b6c3c9bf29
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
24 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHRIVENHAM
Postcode
SN6 8LA
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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Watchfield & Shrivenham
Westminster Constituency
Witney

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS

Further Information

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