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title: "4 Year PhD"
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buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY"
published: "2024-08-28"
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# 4 Year PhD

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6eb6c8cf-91c6-4110-8cdd-cbba5b76e38c

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) has awarded a contract titled "4 Year PhD" under the industry category of research and development services. This procurement, carried out via a single tender action due to its value being below the threshold, was awarded on 27th August 2024, and has a project duration from 1st October 2024 to 31st March 2028. The contract is valued at £75,000 and is set to take place in Salisbury, England. The procurement stage is now complete, and the awarded supplier is the University of Strathclyde.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in research and development services, particularly those with capabilities in consultancy and academic collaboration. While the specific contract was not open to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), similar future opportunities may arise that are suitable for varied business sizes and types, thereby facilitating growth and expansion within the public sector. Businesses with expertise in high-level research projects and collaborative initiatives with academic institutions would find such tenders particularly advantageous for their long-term growth prospects.

## Notice

Contract already awarded published for transparency purposes only

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94139a51-6e19-4c85-a029-988b46b9002f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 28 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,000 |
| 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 OF STRATHCLYDE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Aug 2024 at 08:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94139a51-6e19-4c85-a029-988b46b9002f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94139a51-6e19-4c85-a029-988b46b9002f
  28th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2781c517-c7cd-4ebe-a6eb-c167a313bdc4
  Awarded Contract

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