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Information Operations Research Capability (IORC)

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Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has awarded a contract for the project titled "Information Operations Research Capability (IORC)" to multiple suppliers. The contract has a total value of £8,000,000 and will be in effect from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2026. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The project falls under the main procurement category of services.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for companies, especially those providing research services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are suitable for participating in this selective procurement process. The project aims to understand and counteract the influence of malign actors on UK audiences and communities, offering a chance for businesses to contribute impactful solutions to societal challenges.

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Notice Title

Information Operations Research Capability (IORC)

Notice Description

To understand the tactics, techniques and procedures malign actors use to influence UK audiences / communities, whether such activity is impacting UK audience / community attitudes and behaviours, and to design and evaluate a proportionate but impactful response to the activity

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5a3ad992-7df1-46bc-8057-a92a95d2a835
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f8b04c0-2c94-437f-b980-5898230115e0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 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
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1 4DF
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

ADAM SMITH INTERNATIONAL

ADAM SMITH INTERNATIONAL (ASI

FACULTY SCIENCE

ZINC NETWORK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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