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TWiSTED

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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19 Jan 2022 at 02:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) has recently awarded a contract titled "TWiSTED" under the RCloud framework to PA Consultancy Services Limited, valued at £67,040. The contract, classified under Research and Development Services (CPV code 73000000), covers a period from 11th October 2021 to 3rd December 2021. This procurement was executed through a selective method, confirming the completion of the tendering phase, which concluded on 2nd September 2021. The contract was officially published on 19th January 2022, providing transparency in the procurement process.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses within the research and development sector, particularly for those with expertise in consultancy services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find themselves well-positioned to engage in similar future tenders, leveraging their agility and innovative approaches. As the procurement method utilised a call-off from an established framework, this indicates an ongoing need for consultancy services, suggesting potential future contracts that SMEs can competitively pursue to expand their client base and enhance their service offerings.

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Notice Title

TWiSTED

Notice Description

Please note that this notice is published for transparency purposes only, and sets out to confirm that Dstl have awarded a Task under the RCloud framework to PA Consultancy Limited Ltd

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d8b92879-2a53-43a7-92b9-4e88a5d0a31e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b2151ec-98e9-45f5-b347-2ae9fcfc5765
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£67,040 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
10 Oct 2021 - 3 Dec 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY
Contact Name
David Blackmore
Contact Email
dblackmore@dstl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01980 955431

Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PA CONSULTANCY SERVICES

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