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title: "Cultural Characteristics"
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# Cultural Characteristics

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-94e7b5f1-4353-4ec4-adfb-283c65afc37d

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory is seeking to engage providers for a cancelled tender titled "Cultural Characteristics". This procurement, falling under the Research and Development services on security and defence materials, had a total value of £80,000 and was located in the South East of the United Kingdom. The tender was issued using a selective procurement method through a competitive procedure with negotiation, with the tender period ending on 24th August 2021. The contract was meant to commence on 30th September 2021 and end on 30th April 2022.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development, particularly those focusing on security, defence, and cultural studies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as they can provide innovative solutions and insights relevant to engaging diverse audiences. Although the tender has been cancelled, the research objectives highlight the need for expert knowledge in cultural dynamics, potentially opening avenues for future contracts in similar domains.

## Notice

This research is intended to inform MoD and wider government understanding of how to engage and inform, influence or change the behaviour of overseas audiences. Specifically, the research will develop guidance alongside a supporting framework that will aid information activity practitioners in understanding variation in cultural dimensions to inform the design and delivery of information operations to achieve a range of effects aimed at a range of culturally-diverse audiences.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07bd5e41-ce34-4324-9028-75b222bb5328 |
| 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 - 30 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| 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 12:44 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07bd5e41-ce34-4324-9028-75b222bb5328

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07bd5e41-ce34-4324-9028-75b222bb5328
  13th August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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