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AISI Analysis Call-off Contract (Full Service)

DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY

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24 Jan 2025 at 09:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has completed the procurement process for the "AISI Analysis Call-off Contract (Full Service)" aimed at commissioning high-quality research and analysis. This contract, classified under the industry category of Research and Experimental Development Services, involves a restricted procedure above the threshold. The tendering process concluded on 13th December 2024, with the contract awarded on 24th December 2024. The contract period spans from 13th January 2025 to 13th January 2027, and the project is valued at £3,000,000. The services will be delivered within the United Kingdom.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth for businesses that excel in research and development consultancy services. Firms with an established track record in delivering high-quality research outputs swiftly and who are experienced in collaborative partnerships with organisations such as DSIT are well-positioned to benefit. Although this contract specifically is not targeting SMEs or VCSEs, large established companies with the relevant expertise, such as Frontier Economics Limited, the awarded supplier, will find engagements like this highly beneficial in expanding their portfolio and contributing to significant governmental projects.

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Notice Title

AISI Analysis Call-off Contract (Full Service)

Notice Description

Call off contract to enable the AISI to commission high quality work, at pace, with a supplier who has built up the domain knowledge about AISI's work to be a collaborative partner in research and analysis. The contract shall be structured via outcome-based Statement of Works (SOWs) that outline projects based on AISI's emerging research requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-74f92002-48c6-4b80-aa29-5b3b2a4236d4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/925c3c3c-af7c-4d96-ade3-2e08b2473a00
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (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

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
13 Jan 2025 - 13 Jan 2027 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
DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRONTIER ECONOMICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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