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Information Operations Research Capability (IORC)

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20 May 2024 at 11:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has awarded a contract for the project titled "Information Operations Research Capability (IORC)" to Adam Smith International Ltd. The contract, valued at £8,000,000 GBP, falls under the Research services category. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period is from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2026, and the tender period ended on November 20, 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those in the research services industry, to engage with the Home Office. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise sector (VCSE) companies are encouraged to participate. The contract duration and substantial value make it attractive for vendors looking to enhance their business portfolio and collaborate on impactful projects within the UK and internationally.

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Notice Title

Information Operations Research Capability (IORC)

Notice Description

To understand the tactics, techniques and procedures malign actors use to influence UK audiences / communities, whether such activity is impacting UK audience / community attitudes and behaviours, and to design and evaluate a proportionate but impactful response to the activity

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a251e008-4450-4a16-8a6e-3af2c9113b9a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/884af96d-3fda-477f-a62a-6bf2bee0f87d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 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
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1 4DF
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADAM SMITH INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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