Contract for Research into Strength Profiling - The STRONG Study

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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The procurement process for the "Contract for Research into Strength Profiling - The STRONG Study" is overseen by the Ministry of Defence, based in London, England. This tender falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services, with a total contract value of £187,572. It focuses on a multi-service strength assessment programme initially conducted within the British Army, with plans to extend to the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, and RAF. As of the latest update, the contract was awarded to the University of Salford, and the procurement stage is marked as complete. The process employed a selective procurement method through an innovation partnership, with key dates including the tender period ending on 19th September 2024, and the contract running from 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2029.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for firms specialising in research and consultancy services, as it involves expanding a study initially conducted solely within the Army to the broader defence services. Companies with a strong background in innovation and collaborative research in the realms of fitness, rehabilitation, and personnel assessment may find this contract particularly beneficial. Although this contract was not deemed suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger businesses with a focus on defence service improvement will find this a valuable opportunity to engage with the Ministry of Defence and contribute innovative solutions to enhance personnel strength profiling across multiple service branches.

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Contract for Research into Strength Profiling - The STRONG Study

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Publication Date

2nd June 2025 15:51:54 PM
Contract Summary

There is currently a research programme, the 'STRONG-Army' Study, which aims to determine how strong, British Army personnel are based on age, sex and job role. The Army HQ, RAPTC and Defence Rehabilitation strongly support this research programme as it may help improve fitness, prevent injuries, and guide rehabilitation in the future. Currently, this data is only being collected in Army personnel. The Royal Navy, Royal Marines and Royal Air would like to collaborate on a similar programme, to allow personnel to benefit from the same information collected from the Army. This is the basis of the STRONG-Navy/RM' study and STRONG-RAF' programmes.
Contract Details

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Procurement Stage

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Procurement Method

Selective

Procurement Method Details

Innovation Partnership (above Threshold)

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

73000000

CPV Division(s)

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
Awarding Authority

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

Buyer Name

Ana Cotfasa

Buyer Email

ana.cotfasa100@mod.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Whitehall

LONDON

SW1A2HB

England
Awarded Supplier(s)

Supplier Name(s)

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD

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Contract for Research into Strength Profiling - The STRONG Study

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

1st May 2025 12:52:00 PM
Contract Summary

There is currently a research programme, the 'STRONG-Army' Study, which aims to determine how strong, British Army personnel are based on age, sex and job role. The Army HQ, RAPTC and Defence Rehabilitation strongly support this research programme as it may help improve fitness, prevent injuries, and guide rehabilitation in the future. Currently, this data is only being collected in Army personnel. The Royal Navy, Royal Marines and Royal Air would like to collaborate on a similar programme, to allow personnel to benefit from the same information collected from the Army. This is the basis of the STRONG-Navy/RM' study and STRONG-RAF' programmes.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-b5fd17-769edeca-0fca-44e5-bfb2-8e3f5666e92e

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Contracts Finder

Procurement Stage

Award

Procurement Method

Selective

Procurement Method Details

Innovation Partnership (above Threshold)

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

73000000

CPV Division(s)

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
Awarding Authority

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

Buyer Name

Ana Cotfasa

Buyer Email

ana.cotfasa100@mod.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Whitehall

LONDON

SW1A2HB

England
Awarded Supplier(s)

Supplier Name(s)

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD

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Contract for Research into Strength Profiling - The STRONG Study

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