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title: "PES: Review of Arduous Career Courses and Military Swimming"
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# PES: Review of Arduous Career Courses and Military Swimming

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-95b31e5a-a2f4-4c30-96af-55c3eac43cea

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence seeking research and development services related to security and defence materials for the contract titled "PES: Review of Arduous Career Courses and Military Swimming." Located in the South West of the United Kingdom, the procurement has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded on 21st September 2021, and the associated contract period running from 1st October 2021 to 31st March 2022. The total contract value is £237,877 and was secured through a single tender action, which was below the set threshold.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the research and development sector, particularly those engaged in defence-related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, as they may have the agility and innovative capabilities needed for such projects. The successful supplier, The University of Chichester, exemplifies the type of established organisations that can perform well in this competitive field, making it a potential indicator for similar businesses looking to expand their operations in the government procurement landscape.

## Notice

This is not an opportunity, it is the publication of a contract award notice in accordance with the Govt's transparency agenda

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4808285c-63b0-4e56-9ac8-7502db310d03 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £237,877 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £237,877 |
| 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 | LISBURN |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT28 3NP |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh |
| Local authority | Lisburn and Castlereagh |
| Electoral ward | Wallace Park |
| Westminster constituency | Lagan Valley |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICHESTER |

## 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

- 3 Nov 2021 at 17:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4808285c-63b0-4e56-9ac8-7502db310d03

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4808285c-63b0-4e56-9ac8-7502db310d03
  3rd November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/661c1739-0a1e-4f0d-a3e4-e64fde44f725

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