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title: "Defence Strategy Study"
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# Defence Strategy Study

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1dbb05cf-dfb7-4e0b-9565-feebcfa61aa5

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for a Defence Strategy Study to RAND Europe. The procurement process was conducted using a direct procurement method through a single tender action. The contract value is £249,908.68 in GBP, with a contract period starting on November 14, 2022, and ending on November 13, 2023. The tender period ended on September 16, 2022. The study falls under the main procurement category of services and is related to research and development services on security and defence materials.

This contract could provide opportunities for businesses, especially those involved in research and development services within the security and defence sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this opportunity. The contract was awarded to RAND Europe, a large-scale organisation, by the Ministry of Defence. Interested businesses should note that the awarded contract notice is available on Contracts Finder for reference and further details.

## Notice

Contract Award Notice

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9a76915-9e30-4dfb-8e79-88f50185e0ee |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | 14 Nov 2022 - 13 Nov 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £249,908 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £249,908 |
| 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 |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2HB |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73400000 - Research and Development services on security and defence materials

## Release History

- 11 Nov 2022 at 12:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9a76915-9e30-4dfb-8e79-88f50185e0ee

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9a76915-9e30-4dfb-8e79-88f50185e0ee
  11th November 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b2e61ee8-07ee-49d8-8841-3c41a701fb8c
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