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title: "Award of contract for Understanding the Socio-Economic and Structural Factors Influencing Piracy in the Gulf of Guinea"
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# Award of contract for Understanding the Socio-Economic and Structural Factors Influencing Piracy in the Gulf of Guinea

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-88f18bda-51d6-4903-8b9e-f07239fda40d

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## Summary

The contract awarded by the Department for Transport (DfTc) concerns a project titled "Understanding the Socio-Economic and Structural Factors Influencing Piracy in the Gulf of Guinea." This initiative falls under the research and development services industry and is classified within the CPV code 73000000. The contract, valued at £67,800, commenced on 18th January 2021 and concluded on 18th April 2021. The procurement process was conducted through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with the tender period ending on 13th January 2021.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses engaged in research and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in socio-economic studies and maritime security. As it is targeted towards understanding piracy influences, firms specialising in maritime research, socio-economic analysis, or those possessing extensive knowledge of the Gulf of Guinea region would be well-positioned to compete for similar tenders in the future. The insights generated from this contract may lead to further projects and collaborations within a sector keen on enhancing maritime safety and governance.

## Notice

Award of contract for Understanding the Socio-Economic and Structural Factors Influencing Piracy in the Gulf of Guinea

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b29d4a74-87b2-437a-b433-08304441bdc2 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 18 Jan 2021 - 18 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £67,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £67,800 |
| 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 | DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Vincent Square |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RHIPTO RR - NORSK SENTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Jun 2021 at 11:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b29d4a74-87b2-437a-b433-08304441bdc2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b29d4a74-87b2-437a-b433-08304441bdc2
  7th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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