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Contract Award - 3 PHD Sponsorships at Loughborough University

ROYAL AIR FORCE

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24 May 2022 at 09:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Air Force has awarded a contract titled "Contract Award - 3 PHD Sponsorships at Loughborough University" within the research services industry category. The project, which has a total value of £391,639.40, is located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method was selective, and it was initiated on April 30, 2022, running through to December 31, 2025. The tender period concluded on April 29, 2022, with the award notice published on May 24, 2022.

This opportunity may foster significant growth for businesses involved in higher education, research, and academic partnerships, particularly those with capabilities in sponsoring and managing PhD studies. While this specific contract is not suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), larger organisations with experience in innovation partnerships would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders of a similar nature.

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Notice Title

Contract Award - 3 PHD Sponsorships at Loughborough University

Notice Description

Contract Award notice for the RAF's Sponsorship of 3x PhD Studies at Loughborough University.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-54cee0ed-2be0-479d-af66-d520d6cc73e3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ce0d7bb-e664-4de7-b845-f216b6252c25
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Innovation partnership (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£391,639 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£391,639 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 20223 years ago
Contract Period
29 Apr 2022 - 31 Dec 2025 3-4 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
ROYAL AIR FORCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HIGH WYCOMBE
Postcode
HP14 4UE
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Ridgeway West
Westminster Constituency
Mid Buckinghamshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY

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