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title: "Dstl digital communications user research"
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# Dstl digital communications user research

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-32cac949-c407-485b-8c5b-8548df6a8990

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the provision of digital communications user research services to FAT MEDIA LIMITED. The contract, titled "Dstl digital communications user research," falls under the IT services category and is valued at £47,240. The procurement method used was a limited competitive quotation process. The tender period ended on January 15, 2023, with the contract period starting on January 16, 2023, and ending on July 15, 2023. The Ministry of Defence, based in Fareham, England, initiated this tender to optimize their online presence.

This contract presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the IT services sector. Businesses with expertise in consulting, software development, and Internet support would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) specifically aims to understand unmet user needs through this research, making it crucial for businesses in the digital communications field to participate and potentially contribute to the improvement of Dstl's online platforms.

## Notice

In order to optimize our online presence, the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) requires a deep understanding and a portfolio of evidence of the user needs of our online audiences. Dstl are particularly keen to understand the needs that are currently unmet or only partially met by our corporate website and other digital channels.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14fa0aa6-3b63-430b-8cac-80a64b261d6e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | 16 Jan 2023 - 15 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £47,240 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £47,240 |
| 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 | FAREHAM |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO17 6AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Winchester |
| Electoral ward | Southwick and Wickham |
| Westminster constituency | Fareham and Waterlooville |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FAT MEDIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2023 at 15:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14fa0aa6-3b63-430b-8cac-80a64b261d6e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14fa0aa6-3b63-430b-8cac-80a64b261d6e
  19th January 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9c0806e7-e062-4135-8744-9dfa68e798d0
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9125ea2d-c0cc-4c51-a9d9-3e1f997757d2
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/feca6f47-63ed-4f9e-a761-241e4b678a50
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