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title: "Information Operations Research Capability (IORC)"
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# Information Operations Research Capability (IORC)

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5a3ad992-7df1-46bc-8057-a92a95d2a835

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## Summary

The Home Office has awarded a contract for the project titled "Information Operations Research Capability (IORC)" to multiple suppliers. The contract has a total value of £8,000,000 and will be in effect from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2026. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The project falls under the main procurement category of services.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for companies, especially those providing research services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are suitable for participating in this selective procurement process. The project aims to understand and counteract the influence of malign actors on UK audiences and communities, offering a chance for businesses to contribute impactful solutions to societal challenges.

## Notice

To understand the tactics, techniques and procedures malign actors use to influence UK audiences / communities, whether such activity is impacting UK audience / community attitudes and behaviours, and to design and evaluate a proportionate but impactful response to the activity

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f8b04c0-2c94-437f-b980-5898230115e0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,000,000 |
| 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 | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | SW1 4DF |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | ADAM SMITH INTERNATIONAL; ADAM SMITH INTERNATIONAL (ASI; FACULTY SCIENCE; ZINC NETWORK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 20 May 2024 at 09:24 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f8b04c0-2c94-437f-b980-5898230115e0
- 20 May 2024 at 09:16 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f8b04c0-2c94-437f-b980-5898230115e0
- 20 May 2024 at 09:15 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f8b04c0-2c94-437f-b980-5898230115e0
- 1 May 2024 at 13:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f8b04c0-2c94-437f-b980-5898230115e0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f8b04c0-2c94-437f-b980-5898230115e0
  1st May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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