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title: "RFA Benchmarking Review and Report"
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# RFA Benchmarking Review and Report

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-63663f4d-8449-482c-b4cb-d7db0a3aa788

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the RFA Benchmarking Review and Report in Southampton, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a limited Competitive quotation below the threshold. The contract period is from 8th February 2024 to 31st March 2024, with a contract value of £31,995. The Ministry of Defence sought research consultancy services, favouring SMEs, and the award was granted to Faststream Recruitment Ltd.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses in the research consultancy services industry, particularly SMEs, to compete and potentially secure contracts with the Ministry of Defence. Companies with expertise in benchmarking and report preparation are well-suited to engage with this opportunity. The contract period allows for timely delivery, offering growth potential for businesses looking to expand their client base and establish long-term relationships with public sector buyers.

## Notice

The requirement is a benchmarking "should cost model" in the form of a report for the RFA

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c73c099-afb7-4db4-bcc4-532b1fc3e8c8 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 8 Feb 2024 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £31,995 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,995 |
| 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 | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 2AQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FASTSTREAM RECRUITMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 14 Feb 2024 at 16:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c73c099-afb7-4db4-bcc4-532b1fc3e8c8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c73c099-afb7-4db4-bcc4-532b1fc3e8c8
  14th February 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fd243cb6-eeff-46af-b133-b8a0f30aba34
  Contract Redacted

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