--- title: "Strategic Analysis support contract to DCDC." ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-122e1ad2-f41e-4610-abd4-814810024645" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-122e1ad2-f41e-4610-abd4-814810024645" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-122e1ad2-f41e-4610-abd4-814810024645.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-122e1ad2-f41e-4610-abd4-814810024645.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2021-11-25" --- # Strategic Analysis support contract to DCDC. Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-122e1ad2-f41e-4610-abd4-814810024645 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-122e1ad2-f41e-4610-abd4-814810024645) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-122e1ad2-f41e-4610-abd4-814810024645.json) ## Summary The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) is currently conducting a tender for a Strategic Analysis support contract, aimed at providing research and analysis services to shape UK Defence policy and strategy. This procurement is categorised under research and development services and related consultancy services, with a total value of £2,000,000. The procurement method is an open procedure above threshold, and the tender submission deadline is set for 20th January 2022. The contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2022 and will run until 31st March 2026, with delivery addresses across the United Kingdom and several British Overseas territories. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in defence consulting, research, and analysis services. SMEs with experience in providing high-quality, evidence-based analysis tailored to defence strategies will be well-positioned to compete. The successful bidder will engage with the MOD's Development, Concepts and Doctrine Centre, contributing to critical outputs that will influence future military operations and policies, thus enhancing their visibility and reputation in the public sector. ## Notice The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) Development, Concepts and Doctrine Centre (DCDC) ('the Authority')) requires the provision of research and analysis services to inform and shape UK Defence policy and strategy development as directed by the Defence Force Development Model. The DCDC vision is to remain an engaged, collaborative, innovative and skilled team, committed to sharpening Defence's conceptual edge; it achieves this through developing threat-informed future understanding and concepts to shape UK and NATO policy, strategy and force development, and doctrine to guide operations. Key outputs include: a. The future Global Strategic Trends programme, which provides the long-term strategic context for developing Defence policy and strategy. b. Concepts, which outline how the armed forces and defence may operate in the future. c. Doctrine, which provides guidelines for commanders based on best practice and operational experience. d. Support to Defence policy and strategy development and implementation. The DCDC Strategic Analysis (SA) team exists to inform policy and strategy development across Defence through analysis, assessment and challenge. Its aim is to improve the capacity within Defence for the provision of high-quality, evidence-based foundational analysis that is focused on Defence's long-term strategic priorities and supports actions taken to address some of the institutional deficiencies identified in reports by Chilcot, Levene and Haddon-Cave. It builds upon DCDC's strengths, which include its: a. Extensive network of external institutions and perspectives. b. The ability to access and challenge MOD Head Office. c. Experience in delivering the rigorous, objective and novel analysis that underpins its key outputs. d. Focus on the long-term future. Additional information: Documents and full details on how to apply for this opportunity can be found on the Defence Sourcing Portal. https://contracts.mod.uk/web/login.html?VISITORID=85edc09a-5a07-463e-8777-ffae0a820e05&_ncp=1613685225265.1827224-1 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29cd65d7-3fe7-4549-99af-2488c1830dc4 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Locality | SHRIVENHAM | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN6 8RF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC | | Local authority | Vale of White Horse | | Electoral ward | Watchfield & Shrivenham | | Westminster constituency | Witney | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 25 Nov 2021 at 11:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29cd65d7-3fe7-4549-99af-2488c1830dc4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29cd65d7-3fe7-4549-99af-2488c1830dc4 25th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://contracts.mod.uk/web/login.html?VISITORID=85edc09a-5a07-463e-8777-ffae0a820e05&_ncp=1613685225265.1827224-1 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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