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External influences in the Western Balkans

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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25 Nov 2021 at 13:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has completed the procurement process for the project titled "External influences in the Western Balkans," focusing on research into cyber threats in the region. This initiative falls under the industry category of research services and is part of a direct procurement method involving a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period ran from 30 September 2021 to 31 March 2022, with the award being officially made on 27 October 2021. The contract was valued at £49,070 and involved multiple delivery locations, including the UK and overseas territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those with expertise in research services and cyber security. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, as the procurement process is designed to encourage participation from smaller firms. Companies that can demonstrate relevant specialisation in cyber threat analysis and have experience working in diverse geographical contexts may find this contract a valuable avenue for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External influences in the Western Balkans

Notice Description

Research into cyber threats in the Western Balkans

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b8d7b9b2-01a8-4dcb-9ae7-e237c17b2c43
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea0736bd-4a1e-4373-96fa-d274fdb170c8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,070 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
29 Sep 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 6-12 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
SW1 2AH
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

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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