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Provision of RICU Research and Social Media Analysis Services

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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01 Mar 2024 at 11:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service has awarded a contract for the provision of RICU Research and Social Media Analysis Services. The contract falls under the 'Research consultancy services' category and has a total value of £8,750,000. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from February 9, 2024, to February 8, 2026. The tender period ended on November 15, 2023. The buying organisation is located in Liverpool, England.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those involved in research and consultancy services, to compete for a significant contract in the field of terrorist propaganda analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this opportunity. THE GLOBAL STRATEGY NETWORK LTD is the current supplier for this contract, and interested businesses may explore potential partnerships or future bidding opportunities within this industry category.

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Notice Title

Provision of RICU Research and Social Media Analysis Services

Notice Description

Research and analysis on terrorist use of propaganda and exploitation of the information environment. Additional information: Contract exempt for reasons of national security.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-44ebb499-760d-41ec-b04b-d58273934220
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98e8e234-6b0c-49f7-98c0-7c40212622f2
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
SME

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
£8,750,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,750,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2024 - 8 Feb 2026 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE GLOBAL STRATEGY NETWORK

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