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2024/RUSI/002/State Threats/P02 - Research Grant

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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22 Jul 2026 at 10:56

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by The University of Birmingham, centred around a research grant titled "2024/RUSI/002/State Threats/P02 - Research Grant." This contract, relevant to the services industry category, specifically focuses on research consultancy services. The tender was executed through a direct procurement method, below the threshold and without competition, leading to a completed contract. Located in Birmingham, UKG31, with deliveries across the United Kingdom, the contract was awarded on 2nd March 2025 and spans from 3rd March 2025 to 31st July 2025, with a gross value of £70,021.20. The award phase of this procurement was marked active as of the publication date on 22nd July 2026.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in research consultancy, particularly those with expertise in state threats and security studies. The Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies, a large-scale enterprise, has been identified as the supplier, reflecting the procurement’s alignment with specialised and significant research capabilities. Businesses in the academic and security research sectors, especially those capable of leveraging research grants, stand to benefit from such contracts. This contract not only allows for expansion within academic fields but also positions firms for future procurement opportunities with sub-central public authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2024/RUSI/002/State Threats/P02 - Research Grant

Notice Description

2024/RUSI/002/State Threats/P02 - Research Grant, as per SSA process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d0b4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069097-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£58,351 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROYAL UNITED SERVICES INSTITUTE FOR DEFENCE AND SECURITY STUDIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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