Tender

Human and Social Sciences Research Capability (HSSRC)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DSTL, DEFENCE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY (DSTL)

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Tender

10 Mar 2018 at 12:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence's Defence Science & Technology Laboratory (DSTL) is conducting a selective tender for the "Human and Social Sciences Research Capability (HSSRC)" project, with a total contract value of £122.4 million. This procurement falls under the defence services industry and is located in Porton Down, UK. The tender period is ongoing, with submissions closing by 9 April 2018. The successful contractor will manage and deliver innovative research in various human capabilities areas, critical for addressing current and future challenges, and will work closely with multiple government departments.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in human, social, and behavioural sciences research, particularly those with expertise in personnel training, human performance, and systems integration. Contractors who can demonstrate innovation, technical excellence, and a robust supplier network are particularly well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the focuses on collaboration and developing partnerships within this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Human and Social Sciences Research Capability (HSSRC)

Notice Description

The Ministry of Defence (MoD), via the Dstl Defence and Security Analysis (DSA) Division, is seeking to appoint a Prime Contractor to lead, manage and deliver research into human capabilities. The appointed Contractor will be responsible for delivering agile, and cutting-edge human, social and behavioural sciences research, building and maintaining a robust supplier network, with an emphasis on scientific excellence, innovation, and collaboration to exploit research, skills and capabilities. They will develop effective partnerships to deliver innovative and novel solutions to address current and future problems with responsibility for ensuring programme integration, coherence and exploitation. The key capability research areas are: - Personnel - Training and Education - Humans in Systems - Human Performance - Understanding and Influencing Human Behaviour - Health, Well-being and Enhancing Medical Systems and Capabilities In addition to Dstl and the Ministry of Defence (MOD), the Framework will be available to the following Government departments: Department for Education, Department for International Trade, Department for Transport, Ministry of Justice, Home Office, College of Policing, Department of Work and Pensions. The selection criteria in the PQQ contains both pass/fail questions and scored questions. Should a potential provider record a fail against any of the pass/fail questions they will automatically be deemed non-compliant. The scored questions shall be weighted and evaluated against the scoring criteria as detailed in section 6 of the PQQ. The maximum number of potential providers that will be taken through to the ITT stage is six. In the event that there are more than six compliant potential providers the weighted scores shall be used to down select the six highest. The information and/or documents for this opportunity are available on http://www.contracts.mod.uk. You must register on this site to respond, if you are already registered you will not need to register again, simply use your existing username and password. Please note there is a password reminder link on the homepage. Suppliers must log in, go to your Response Manager and add the following Access Code: 4MCXR9KKFR. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Porton Down: Research and Development services on security and defence materials.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10a86ab7-8d76-40ab-91c7-432e8782f78c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

73400000 - Research and Development services on security and defence materials

75220000 - Defence services

80600000 - Training services in defence and security materials

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£122,400,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Apr 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2022 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DSTL, DEFENCE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY (DSTL)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTON DOWN
Postcode
SP4 0JQ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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