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RFA Benchmarking Review and Report

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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14 Feb 2024 at 16:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the RFA Benchmarking Review and Report in Southampton, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a limited Competitive quotation below the threshold. The contract period is from 8th February 2024 to 31st March 2024, with a contract value of £31,995. The Ministry of Defence sought research consultancy services, favouring SMEs, and the award was granted to Faststream Recruitment Ltd.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses in the research consultancy services industry, particularly SMEs, to compete and potentially secure contracts with the Ministry of Defence. Companies with expertise in benchmarking and report preparation are well-suited to engage with this opportunity. The contract period allows for timely delivery, offering growth potential for businesses looking to expand their client base and establish long-term relationships with public sector buyers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFA Benchmarking Review and Report

Notice Description

The requirement is a benchmarking "should cost model" in the form of a report for the RFA

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-63663f4d-8449-482c-b4cb-d7db0a3aa788
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c73c099-afb7-4db4-bcc4-532b1fc3e8c8
Current Stage
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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
Large

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
£31,995 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,995 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
8 Feb 2024 - 31 Mar 2024 1-6 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
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 2AQ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FASTSTREAM RECRUITMENT

Further Information

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