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Research on the impact of strategic communication interventions

CABINET OFFICE

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25 Feb 2022 at 12:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Cabinet Office has awarded a contract titled "Research on the impact of strategic communication interventions" under the classification of research services. This contract, which holds a value of £139,839.55, was signed on 31 March 2021 and relates to delivering evidence-based research on strategic communications and their effects on disinformation. The procurement process followed a limited method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, due to unique technical reasons. The location for delivery is specified as the UK, and the procurement is currently in the Award stage.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for specialised research firms and consultancies, particularly those with expertise in strategic communications and disinformation studies. Companies in the fields of analytics, intelligence, and advanced technology solutions that have established relationships with government entities or other influential networks may find themselves well-positioned to compete in similar future opportunities. The nature of the work requires firms that can navigate complex issues concerning misinformation, making it ideal for SMEs focused on high-level analytical research and communication strategies.

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Notice Title

Research on the impact of strategic communication interventions

Notice Description

The Cabinet Office (the 'Authority') has awarded a contract to the supplier to deliver an evidence-base research of what impact strategic communications intervention has had on the audience, actor and environment related to dis- and misinformation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract was Direct Awarded under Reg 32(2)(b)(ii) of the PCR 2015.

Procurement Information

"This contract was Direct Awarded under Reg 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Procurement Regulations. Competition was absent for technical reasons for the following reasons: - 1. Unique Access, Trust & Influence to HMG partners in our International Security Network. A trusted intermediary with unique connections beyond the UK government working on high-level research on disinformation. Given the sensitivities of the subject matter this was critical to open up trusted dialogue amongst HMG's strategic partners. - 2. Pattrn Analytics & Intelligence Ltd. and the Digital Forensics Lab are at the forefront of research around disinformation, computational propaganda and digital manipulation combined with advanced machine learning techniques in disinformation research. Access, Trust & Influence: Pattrn Analytics & Intelligence Ltd., provides advanced insights on global information operations, data flows and public understanding of critical issues in disinformation. Pattrn Analytics & Intelligence Ltd. has a critical working relationship with HMG strategic partners which has been built up over many years; the US-based Atlantic Council and its research arm, the Digital Forensic Research lab, as well as a number of international institutions and NGOs working against disinformation. This provides the opportunity to learn from the expertise of UK allies facing similar disinformation threats to national security and incorporate global successes and approaches into the work.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-031b49
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005293-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£139,839 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CABINET OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AS
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PATTRN ANALYTICS AND INTELLIGENCE

Further Information

Notice URLs

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