Tender

Harnessing Online Content Creators

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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13 Aug 2021 at 12:43

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has initiated a tender titled "Harnessing Online Content Creators" within the industry category of Research and Development services on security and defence materials. This procurement process is currently cancelled, with the tender period having ended on 24 August 2021. The estimated value of the contract was £40,000, and it was intended for delivery in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a competitive procedure with negotiation, designed for more complex requirements.

This tender provided an opportunity for businesses specialising in digital content creation and engagement strategies, particularly those with experience in defence communications, to demonstrate their capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for such contracts, as they often bring innovative approaches and flexibility. The focus on online content creators indicates a growing demand for expertise in utilising digital platforms to convey messages effectively to targeted audiences.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Harnessing Online Content Creators

Notice Description

This research is intended to develop practical guidance that will aid information activity practitioners on how to identify, engage with, and harness online content creators in order to help to spread or reinforce messages to overseas audiences of interest to UK Defence. This opportunity has been published on R-Cloud.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2145ab36-6d6b-4dfe-90fd-ce1c85a5b4be
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73400000 - Research and Development services on security and defence materials

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Sep 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
x-divtransparency@dstl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01980951427

Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP4 0JQ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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