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Understanding Overseas Audiences

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) based in Salisbury, England, conducted a tender titled "Understanding Overseas Audiences," aimed at enhancing Defence-related audience analysis through foundational research. The procurement process, which utilised a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, has been completed. The contract period spanned from 21st October 2021 to 24th June 2022, and the awarded value was £60,750.81. Key milestones included the tender period closure on 28th September 2021, with the work ultimately being awarded to BAE Systems (Operations) Limited on 21st October 2021.

This tender presents business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in research and consultancy services within the defence sector. Companies specialising in audience analysis, information environment assessments, or related fields may find this tender particularly relevant. As the project pertained to understanding the motivations and behaviours of global audiences, businesses with expertise in qualitative research and international relations could also leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolio.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Understanding Overseas Audiences

Notice Description

This project will conduct foundational research that can be used in Defence contexts to apply audience analysis and Information Environment Assessment. Its goal is to increase understanding of what factors shape the identities, motivations and behaviours of overseas audiences (hostile, neutral and friendly), including the role of perceptions, beliefs, values.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a2f1860-955f-4f70-9d71-e3ac432a3c30
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
£60,750 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,750 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
20 Oct 2021 - 24 Jun 2022 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
DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY
Contact Name
X-Div Team
Contact Email
x-divtransparency@dstl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01980 950000

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

BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS

Further Information

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