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title: "Harnessing Online Content Creators"
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# Harnessing Online Content Creators

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-94bdb179-9cb4-4c84-bc58-109459fb8bbb

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has initiated a tender titled "Harnessing Online Content Creators" within the industry category of Research and Development services on security and defence materials. This procurement process is currently cancelled, with the tender period having ended on 24 August 2021. The estimated value of the contract was £40,000, and it was intended for delivery in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a competitive procedure with negotiation, designed for more complex requirements.

This tender provided an opportunity for businesses specialising in digital content creation and engagement strategies, particularly those with experience in defence communications, to demonstrate their capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for such contracts, as they often bring innovative approaches and flexibility. The focus on online content creators indicates a growing demand for expertise in utilising digital platforms to convey messages effectively to targeted audiences.

## Notice

This research is intended to develop practical guidance that will aid information activity practitioners on how to identify, engage with, and harness online content creators in order to help to spread or reinforce messages to overseas audiences of interest to UK Defence. This opportunity has been published on R-Cloud.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2145ab36-6d6b-4dfe-90fd-ce1c85a5b4be |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Sep 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73400000 - Research and Development services on security and defence materials

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2021 at 12:43 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2145ab36-6d6b-4dfe-90fd-ce1c85a5b4be

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2145ab36-6d6b-4dfe-90fd-ce1c85a5b4be
  13th August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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