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title: "Infrastructure for Geopolitical Influence Research: Critical Minerals"
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# Infrastructure for Geopolitical Influence Research: Critical Minerals

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-13ae8181-6e0f-4614-b422-d626c982b175

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## Summary

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office awarded a contract for 'Infrastructure for Geopolitical Influence Research: Critical Minerals', a research services procurement valued at £179,400 GBP. The procurement method was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 9th November 2022, and the contract period is from 3rd January 2023 to 31st March 2023, with the delivery address in London, UK.

This opportunity for business growth is suitable for service providers focusing on research services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate. Artios Global Ltd was the winning bidder and will deliver the research project. Businesses interested in geopolitical influence research within the economic security domain should consider engaging with the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office for potential future opportunities.

## Notice

The contract will deliver research for a better understanding in the UK Government of global infrastructure priorities from an economic security perspective.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01932bcb-97a8-4840-99ce-09042ab2eacc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | 3 Jan 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £179,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £179,400 |
| 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 | FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARTIOS GLOBAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2022 at 11:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01932bcb-97a8-4840-99ce-09042ab2eacc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01932bcb-97a8-4840-99ce-09042ab2eacc
  16th December 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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