Award

Strategic Analysis support contract to DCDC.

THE DEFENCE MEDICAL SERVICES

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

26 Apr 2022 at 07:55

TenderAmendment

24 Jan 2022 at 11:40

Tender

03 Dec 2021 at 09:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Medical Services, located at Whittington Barracks in Lichfield, has awarded a contract for the "Strategic Analysis support contract to DCDC." This procurement falls within the research and development services sector, with a contract value of £2,000,000. The procurement was executed through an open procedure, allowing all interested parties to participate. The tender, published on 3rd December 2021, specified a tender period that closed on 26th January 2022, with the awarded contract commencing on 1st April 2022 and concluding on 31st March 2026.

This contract offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) skilled in research and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in defence policy and strategic analysis. Businesses that can provide high-quality, evidence-based evaluations aligned with Defence's long-term objectives will be well-positioned to compete effectively. The focus on improving foundational analysis in response to prior institutional reports indicates a demand for innovative and rigorous solutions in this sector.

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Notice Title

Strategic Analysis support contract to DCDC.

Notice Description

The DCDC Strategic Analysis (SA) team exists to inform policy and strategy development across Defence through analysis, assessment and challenge. Its aim is to improve the capacity within Defence for the provision of high-quality, evidence-based foundational analysis that is focused on Defence's long-term strategic priorities and supports actions taken to address some of the institutional deficiencies identified in reports by Chilcot, Levene and Haddon-Cave. It builds upon DCDC's strengths, which include its: a. Extensive network of external institutions and perspectives. b. The ability to access and challenge MOD Head Office. c. Experience in delivering the rigorous, objective and novel analysis that underpins its key outputs. d. Focus on the long-term future.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aadcdd45-7415-4490-a5f0-7f5e4f62cffa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0416a947-293b-4501-b4fa-7adcc9c60e2b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 4-5 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
THE DEFENCE MEDICAL SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LICHFIELD
Postcode
WS14 9PY
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lichfield
Electoral Ward
Whittington & Streethay
Westminster Constituency
Tamworth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RAND EUROPE COMMUNITY INTEREST

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