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title: "Information Operations Research Capability (IORC)"
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# Information Operations Research Capability (IORC)

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a251e008-4450-4a16-8a6e-3af2c9113b9a

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## Summary

The Home Office has awarded a contract for the project titled "Information Operations Research Capability (IORC)" to Adam Smith International Ltd. The contract, valued at £8,000,000 GBP, falls under the Research services category. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period is from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2026, and the tender period ended on November 20, 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those in the research services industry, to engage with the Home Office. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise sector (VCSE) companies are encouraged to participate. The contract duration and substantial value make it attractive for vendors looking to enhance their business portfolio and collaborate on impactful projects within the UK and internationally.

## Notice

To understand the tactics, techniques and procedures malign actors use to influence UK audiences / communities, whether such activity is impacting UK audience / community attitudes and behaviours, and to design and evaluate a proportionate but impactful response to the activity

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/884af96d-3fda-477f-a62a-6bf2bee0f87d |
| 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 | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,000,000 |
| 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 | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | SW1 4DF |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ADAM SMITH INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 20 May 2024 at 11:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/884af96d-3fda-477f-a62a-6bf2bee0f87d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/884af96d-3fda-477f-a62a-6bf2bee0f87d
  20th May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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