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title: "4 Year PhD"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY"
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# 4 Year PhD

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5a2d7631-ad1e-490b-98be-8dfd220f623e

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has awarded a contract for the "4 Year PhD" project in the research and development services sector, valued at £30,000. Situated in Porton Down, Salisbury, this procurement used a direct method through a single tender action, due to being below the threshold. The contract commenced on 27th September 2021 and is set to conclude on 26th September 2025. The award notice was published on 9th December 2021, following the contract conclusion on 30th May 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in research and higher education, particularly those involved in consultancy services related to scientific and technological studies. Companies that specialise in postgraduate education and have experience collaborating with government agencies will be especially well-positioned to engage in similar contracts, enhancing their growth prospects in the public sector.

## Notice

Published for Transparency Purposes Only

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7e77e12-b88e-40f9-8b9a-53b572b59789 |
| 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 | 9 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 26 Sep 2021 - 26 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 COLLEGE LONDON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2021 at 13:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7e77e12-b88e-40f9-8b9a-53b572b59789

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7e77e12-b88e-40f9-8b9a-53b572b59789
  9th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9243fcb6-a820-43a0-80bc-93bba2e6452e

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