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Dstl digital communications user research

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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19 Jan 2023 at 15:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the provision of digital communications user research services to FAT MEDIA LIMITED. The contract, titled "Dstl digital communications user research," falls under the IT services category and is valued at £47,240. The procurement method used was a limited competitive quotation process. The tender period ended on January 15, 2023, with the contract period starting on January 16, 2023, and ending on July 15, 2023. The Ministry of Defence, based in Fareham, England, initiated this tender to optimize their online presence.

This contract presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the IT services sector. Businesses with expertise in consulting, software development, and Internet support would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) specifically aims to understand unmet user needs through this research, making it crucial for businesses in the digital communications field to participate and potentially contribute to the improvement of Dstl's online platforms.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dstl digital communications user research

Notice Description

In order to optimize our online presence, the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) requires a deep understanding and a portfolio of evidence of the user needs of our online audiences. Dstl are particularly keen to understand the needs that are currently unmet or only partially met by our corporate website and other digital channels.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-32cac949-c407-485b-8c5b-8548df6a8990
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14fa0aa6-3b63-430b-8cac-80a64b261d6e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£47,240 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,240 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20223 years ago
Contract Period
16 Jan 2023 - 15 Jul 2023 6-12 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
FAREHAM
Postcode
PO17 6AD
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
Southwick and Wickham
Westminster Constituency
Fareham and Waterlooville

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FAT MEDIA

Further Information

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