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AWARDED CONTRACT - FOR INFORMATION ONLY - Project Vital - AWARDED VIA COMPETITIVE ROUTE -R-CLOUD

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has recently completed a public procurement contract titled "AWARDED CONTRACT - Project Vital," amounting to £3,000,000, awarded via a selective procurement method through a restricted procedure. The procurement process falls under the classification of research and development services (CPV code 73000000) and involves a contract period from 1st October 2021 to 31st October 2024. This procurement was initiated with a tender period that ended on 7th September 2021 and is located at RAF High Wycombe, England. The successful supplier for this contract is Newcastle University.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for businesses engaged in research and development services and consultancy. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts, given the inclusive nature of the procurement. The focus on such services suggests a demand for innovative solutions, making this an attractive prospect for businesses looking to expand their portfolios within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AWARDED CONTRACT - FOR INFORMATION ONLY - Project Vital - AWARDED VIA COMPETITIVE ROUTE -R-CLOUD

Notice Description

CONTRACT AWARDED - Project Vital - CONTRACT AWARDED VIA R-CLOUD

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cb1e289b-a6d7-4aef-b257-fb36ce861c80
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/237dbdea-9643-4970-883b-bb329e3162c4
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2021 - 31 Oct 2024 3-4 years
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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HIGH WYCOMBE
Postcode
HP14 4UE
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Ridgeway West
Westminster Constituency
Mid Buckinghamshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

Further Information

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