---
title: "Provision of Research and Analytical Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2232687f-6d2c-4a93-a721-79746583d6ee"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2232687f-6d2c-4a93-a721-79746583d6ee"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2232687f-6d2c-4a93-a721-79746583d6ee.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2232687f-6d2c-4a93-a721-79746583d6ee.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2023-06-20"
---

# Provision of Research and Analytical Services

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2232687f-6d2c-4a93-a721-79746583d6ee

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2232687f-6d2c-4a93-a721-79746583d6ee)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2232687f-6d2c-4a93-a721-79746583d6ee.json)

## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the provision of Research and Analytical Services. The contract, valued at £174,811.6 GBP, involves a 2-year Research & Analytical Support Package. The procurement method used was a Negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract period is from June 19, 2023, to May 8, 2025. The buying organisation is Ministry of Defence, located in Andover, England. The industry category is Research and Development Services and Related Consultancy Services.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the research and consultancy sector, particularly those offering analytical services. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are suitable for this opportunity. Interested businesses need to consider the unique requirements of the Ministry of Defence and be prepared for a negotiated procurement process that offers named access to research databases and journal archives, among other deliverables.

## Notice

Transparency purposes only. This contract has already been awarded. The requirement is for the payment for a 2-year Research & Analytical Support Package delivering named access to research databases and journal archives, pre paid, directable primary research, periodicals and publications, invitations to events and briefings.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/721b264f-6b79-46ca-84e2-bdc1982311c0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 5 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 18 Jun 2023 - 8 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £151,868 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £151,868 |
| 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 | ANDOVER |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP11 8HJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Test Valley |
| Electoral ward | Andover Millway |
| Westminster constituency | North West Hampshire |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROYAL INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Jun 2023 at 10:42 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/721b264f-6b79-46ca-84e2-bdc1982311c0
- 20 Jun 2023 at 10:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/721b264f-6b79-46ca-84e2-bdc1982311c0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/721b264f-6b79-46ca-84e2-bdc1982311c0
  20th June 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2232687f-6d2c-4a93-a721-79746583d6ee. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2232687f-6d2c-4a93-a721-79746583d6ee.json.