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Research into Scoping Russian Language Radio Potential

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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09 Mar 2023 at 13:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has awarded a contract for "Research into Scoping Russian Language Radio Potential" under a procurement method of direct single tender action. The contract, valued at £49,640, has a contract period starting on 9th February 2023 and ending on 31st March 2023. This opportunity falls under the services category and was specifically designed to counter Russian narratives. The tender closed on 31st January 2023.

This tender from the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office can provide opportunities for businesses interested in research services and countering narratives. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in research services focused on Russian language radio could find this contract particularly suited to their capabilities. The successful supplier, Zinc Network Limited, now has an active contract to carry out the research activities specified in the tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Research into Scoping Russian Language Radio Potential

Notice Description

Research into scoping russian language radio potential to counter russian narratives.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-933321a6-eb97-4c25-a998-e6dc4674cac5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd37d7cb-f0e6-4b48-ab19-470369f98810
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
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (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

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,640 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,640 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 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
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
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

ZINC NETWORK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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