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title: "3 Year PhD"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-41a927bb-23bf-4128-934f-f40bdbe13b32"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY"
published: "2022-02-08"
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# 3 Year PhD

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-41a927bb-23bf-4128-934f-f40bdbe13b32

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## Summary

The public procurement process relates to a contract awarded by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory for a 3 Year PhD titled "Understanding the Mechanisms of Antibiotic Induced Weight Loss and Subsequent Impact on Immunity." The total contract value is £69,713 and is classified under research and development services. This contract is located in Salisbury, England, and is currently in the Award stage with an active status since the award date of 8th December 2021. The contract period commenced on 1st January 2022 and will conclude on 31st December 2024, following a single tender action below the threshold procurement method. Notably, the application phase for this contract has closed as of 31st December 2021.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in research and development services, particularly those focusing on health sciences and related consultancy. Businesses that specialise in pharmaceutical research, academic consulting, or innovative medical solutions could find this type of contract beneficial for expanding their portfolio. Additionally, the collaboration with a prominent buyer such as the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory indicates potential for future projects and research partnerships, presenting a strategic avenue for growth and enhanced visibility in the public sector.

## Notice

3 Year PhD titled: Understanding the Mechanisms of Antibiotic Induced Weight Loss and Subsequent Impact on Immunity. Contract awarded via RCloud version 4 and published for transparency purposes only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9ee9ce8-1b88-4db8-8000-be2cb9c870e7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £69,713 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £69,713 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF LANCASTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Feb 2022 at 10:55 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9ee9ce8-1b88-4db8-8000-be2cb9c870e7
- 19 Jan 2022 at 10:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9ee9ce8-1b88-4db8-8000-be2cb9c870e7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9ee9ce8-1b88-4db8-8000-be2cb9c870e7
  8th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5f9c419d-edd9-4f03-81eb-da270711c8d8
  RCloud Tasking Form (Part A) Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/edac2aa7-e5e4-4c8d-902d-9a1fd7df517b
  RCloud Tasking Form (Part B) Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4bf2bfd3-cd2d-4f06-876e-58f34d10c635
  RCloud Tasking Form (Part C) Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0faed6a0-af67-4fd1-8eba-90b613595482
  Timescales
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5e40c023-e2cb-45fc-b291-d95537f2154b
  Redacted RCloud Tasking Form (Part A)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/18512844-2c5d-4a44-9d6c-a1153b975f84
  Redacted RCloud Tasking Form (Part B)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6d33c6ff-7b63-498a-aacd-013030af1dca
  Redacted RCloud Tasking Form (Part C)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6608e6fb-4439-4126-9531-00785e9b1a7c
  Timescales

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