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title: "Provision of Research Support and Analysis to the DCDC Strategic Analysis Team"
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# Provision of Research Support and Analysis to the DCDC Strategic Analysis Team

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, OTHER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-137d859c-8709-48d3-b0d2-b5f0c6aaca94

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the UK Ministry of Defence's Development, Concepts and Doctrine Centre (DCDC) awarding a contract for the "Provision of Research Support and Analysis". This contract, classified under the CPV code for feasibility studies, advisory services, and analysis, has a total value of £800,000 and is located in Shrivenham, South West England. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure with the tender period ending on 18 December 2017. The contract commenced on 20 December 2017 and will conclude on 19 December 2021.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and analysis services, particularly those focused on defence-related projects. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to consider participation, especially those with experience in strategic analysis that can align with UK Defence policy and strategy development. Contractors that can effectively deliver feasibility studies and advisory services would be well-positioned to compete in this tender.

## Notice

The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) Development, Concepts and Doctrine Centre (DCDC) Strategic Analysis team requires the provision of research and analysis services to support the delivery of analysis to inform UK Defence policy and strategy development. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Shrivenham: Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b13fb6e-994d-429a-b418-db89e2e411f1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 20 Dec 2017 - 19 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £800,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, OTHER |
| Locality | SHRIVENHAM |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN6 8LA |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RAND EUROPE COMMUNITY INTEREST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2018 at 13:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b13fb6e-994d-429a-b418-db89e2e411f1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b13fb6e-994d-429a-b418-db89e2e411f1
  29th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

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