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title: "Transparency Notice - DIO Utilisation Study Project"
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# Transparency Notice - DIO Utilisation Study Project

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-676cd820-806a-4c8d-a220-9edd980c0469

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed a procurement process for the "Transparency Notice - DIO Utilisation Study Project," which falls under the services category and is classified as a feasibility study. This project, valued at £420,000, was awarded through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 19 October 2021 and will conclude on 31 December 2022. The project location is in the United Kingdom, with the tender period having ended on 18 October 2021.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in public sector work. Companies with expertise in feasibility studies, advisory services, and analytical processes would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts within the defence and public services industry. The successful bidder, Perfect Circle JV Ltd, exemplifies the type of collaborative approach that may be beneficial in future bids.

## Notice

DIO Utilisation Study project

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c17541ae-1b8b-421c-ac61-aff7407e3887 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 18 Oct 2021 - 31 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £420,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £420,000 |
| 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 | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | G8 2EX |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | PERFECT CIRCLE JV |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2021 at 19:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c17541ae-1b8b-421c-ac61-aff7407e3887

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c17541ae-1b8b-421c-ac61-aff7407e3887
  18th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1224ece0-2aa0-43ff-a5fe-df6d41916856

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