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title: "Defence Costs Study"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2022-02-01"
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# Defence Costs Study

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5f30af84-be20-49d6-916d-19ceb6deb581

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has successfully completed a procurement process for a project titled "Defence Costs Study", which falls within the industry category of research and development services. Located in Gloucester, England, this procurement was executed through a direct method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold, with an award value of £35,000. The contract period commenced on 1st February 2022 and will conclude on 1st April 2022. The contract was initially set to close for submissions on 21st January 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in consultancy and research services to engage with the UK's defence sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete due to the nature of the project's requirements. The focus on cost analysis and geographical or thematic studies may attract businesses with expertise in economic research, statistical analysis, or defence-related projects, enabling them to leverage their skills to contribute to government initiatives.

## Notice

Defence Cost Study - A report that applies the cost imposition model to a geographic or thematic area identified by the customer.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edeb50f5-cbaf-4543-a177-930c2ab716e7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2022 - 1 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,000 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | GLOUCESTER |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL3 1HW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Tewkesbury |
| Electoral ward | Innsworth |
| Westminster constituency | Tewkesbury |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EASTERN ADVISORY GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Feb 2022 at 14:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edeb50f5-cbaf-4543-a177-930c2ab716e7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edeb50f5-cbaf-4543-a177-930c2ab716e7
  1st February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a0fa4fb5-edef-47be-9a05-c3b09f974e51
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/55191a3b-6f4f-47a6-9a26-f9032e3423f6
  n/a

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