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Army Futures Geopolitical and Front Line Research and Analysis 27

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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02 May 2025 at 11:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is engaged in a procurement process titled "Army Futures Geopolitical and Front Line Research and Analysis 27," focusing on the provision of research services. Situated in Andover, England, this contract, valued at £410,500, has been awarded and is at the "award" stage. The contract was awarded to the Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies (RUSI) on 16 April 2025, with the contract period running from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2027. This procurement falls under the "services" category and was undertaken via a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action that was below the threshold. The industry classification for this tender is CPV 73110000, indicating research services, with the service provision taking place primarily at the SP11 8HT postal code.

This contract presents significant opportunities for growth within the research and analysis sectors, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and organisations within the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sector, given the alignment with their capabilities and government emphasis on defence collaborations. Companies specialising in defence, security, and government research with a focus on geopolitical and front-line analysis will find this type of tender particularly well-suited to their expertise, allowing them to engage with high-profile government projects and expand their portfolio in crucial strategic sectors.

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Notice Title

Army Futures Geopolitical and Front Line Research and Analysis 27

Notice Description

This Contract is for the provision of research and analysis services from RUSI (Royal United Services Institute). To enhance its research capabilities, the Army collaborates with academia and Think Tanks (TTs) specialising in defence and government sectors.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cab489b9-1c3c-4f2b-9b86-f48df0727d8e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdc9acd0-9531-4270-b0bb-35fadcc1f63d
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£410,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£410,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ANDOVER
Postcode
SP11 8HT
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE ROYAL UNITED SERVICES INSTITUTE FOR DEFENCE AND SECURITY STU

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