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title: "D21 CUE/Sapient support"
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# D21 CUE/Sapient support

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1eac785e-4b98-4df7-a023-1a3bbef48dcb

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory is seeking support through the procurement titled "D21 CUE/Sapient support", aimed at providing research and consultancy in the realm of military planning and sensemaking for future command and control organisations. This contract falls under the category of Research and Development Services and related Consultancy Services, with a total value of approximately £656,576.37. The tender process was conducted via a selective procurement method, leveraging a call-off from the Serapis Lot 3 framework agreement. The contract period ran from July 30, 2021, to December 31, 2021, and delivery is expected at WR14 3PS, England. The tender period concluded on July 9, 2021.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in military strategies, organisational behaviour, and decision-making processes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given their indicated suitability for this type of procurement. Companies with experience in the defence sector, especially those with innovative approaches to military operations and planning, will find this contract aligned with their strengths and capabilities, potentially fostering business growth through successful engagement in future programmes.

## Notice

The requirement for this research task is to examine the question of what are the most appropriate foundational ideas to drive a new military conception and enactment of sensemaking and planning within future C2 organisations. This task was placed through the Serapis Lot 3 framework agreement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7feb31f-c77b-4696-80f4-39876a2aa304 |
| 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 | 4 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 29 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £656,577 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £656,577 |
| 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 | DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP4 0JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Salisbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QINETIQ |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2022 at 14:39 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7feb31f-c77b-4696-80f4-39876a2aa304
- 12 Oct 2021 at 07:15 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7feb31f-c77b-4696-80f4-39876a2aa304
- 11 Oct 2021 at 17:54 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7feb31f-c77b-4696-80f4-39876a2aa304
- 17 Aug 2021 at 10:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7feb31f-c77b-4696-80f4-39876a2aa304

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7feb31f-c77b-4696-80f4-39876a2aa304
  4th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/25d74791-1d3c-4fb9-8652-3323fe66bcd0
  Signed contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/43559f9c-8f08-4070-a15d-8779831d5907
  Signed Serapis tasking form which is the contract

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