Tender

Cultural Characteristics

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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TenderCancellation

13 Aug 2021 at 12:44

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory is seeking to engage providers for a cancelled tender titled "Cultural Characteristics". This procurement, falling under the Research and Development services on security and defence materials, had a total value of £80,000 and was located in the South East of the United Kingdom. The tender was issued using a selective procurement method through a competitive procedure with negotiation, with the tender period ending on 24th August 2021. The contract was meant to commence on 30th September 2021 and end on 30th April 2022.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development, particularly those focusing on security, defence, and cultural studies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as they can provide innovative solutions and insights relevant to engaging diverse audiences. Although the tender has been cancelled, the research objectives highlight the need for expert knowledge in cultural dynamics, potentially opening avenues for future contracts in similar domains.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cultural Characteristics

Notice Description

This research is intended to inform MoD and wider government understanding of how to engage and inform, influence or change the behaviour of overseas audiences. Specifically, the research will develop guidance alongside a supporting framework that will aid information activity practitioners in understanding variation in cultural dimensions to inform the design and delivery of information operations to achieve a range of effects aimed at a range of culturally-diverse audiences.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07bd5e41-ce34-4324-9028-75b222bb5328
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
£80,000 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 - 30 Apr 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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