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title: "Testing assumptions regarding potential behavioural responses during an emergency"
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# Testing assumptions regarding potential behavioural responses during an emergency

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2a70c788-d1e8-4321-b276-ba8dd688bb72

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has awarded a contract titled "Testing assumptions regarding potential behavioural responses during an emergency," focusing on the design and execution of research and development within the goods industry category. The contract, valued at £99,678.56, is part of a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract will run from 23 March 2022 to 9 April 2023, with the tender period having ended on 22 March 2022. The project is based in North West England, specifically at Porton Down, Salisbury.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses engaged in research and development, particularly organisations that can fulfil niche requirements within emergency response scenarios. Businesses specialising in behavioural science, emergency planning, or related fields, particularly those with advanced research capabilities, would be well-suited to consider future contracts arising from this initiative or similar opportunities fostered by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory.

## Notice

Contract awarded - notice for transparency purposes only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d0f72ec-376b-4bd7-9971-35732a449213 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 23 Mar 2022 - 9 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,678 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,678 |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LANCASTER UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 5 Apr 2022 at 10:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d0f72ec-376b-4bd7-9971-35732a449213

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d0f72ec-376b-4bd7-9971-35732a449213
  5th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a487787a-ed0c-481b-bdfe-6a72ef42c44f
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7f21fca3-2a9c-4843-978f-387383ff94ae
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/70601c6b-9ff9-4361-a6f2-04ebc5b0b01c

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