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Open source intelligence project (Nigeria)

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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02 Sep 2024 at 06:32

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency has awarded a contract to PRAETORIAN CONNECTIONS LTD for an "Open Source Intelligence Project (Nigeria)" under a Research and Development Consultancy Services category (CPV: 73200000). This procurement process was conducted via a direct procurement method involving a single tender action, with a total contract value of £22,000. The tender period concluded on 13 August 2024, and the contract period extends from 14 August 2024 to 24 January 2025. The contracting authority is based in London, UK (Postal Code: E14 4PU), and the awarded supplier operates out of Bristol (Postal Code: BS7 8NU).

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research and development consultancy, particularly those with expertise in public health systems analysis. Although this specific tender has been awarded, businesses capable of delivering innovative intelligence solutions for the health sector may find similar future opportunities rewarding. Companies like PRAETORIAN CONNECTIONS LTD, ideally with a robust track record in small-scale, high-impact studies, are well-suited to compete in such high-value, niche markets. Moreover, engaging in this domain can enhance their portfolio and establish credibility in providing critical consultancy services to government agencies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Open source intelligence project (Nigeria)

Notice Description

This project is a small proof of concept study where the supplier will use open source intelligence to provide a narrative report to address some pre-set questions relating to the Nigerian public health system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dbf028d0-de5d-4121-b9b3-aa3ca33dbf8d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75dfce24-e2ef-4dcd-825b-39e04eddaf3d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
13 Aug 2024 - 24 Jan 2025 1-6 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
UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
UKHSA Commercial Operations
Contact Email
procurementnotices@ukhsa.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRAETORIAN CONNECTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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