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title: "Strategic Analysis support contract to DCDC."
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buyer: "THE DEFENCE MEDICAL SERVICES"
published: "2022-04-26"
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# Strategic Analysis support contract to DCDC.

Buyer: THE DEFENCE MEDICAL SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aadcdd45-7415-4490-a5f0-7f5e4f62cffa

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## Summary

The Defence Medical Services, located at Whittington Barracks in Lichfield, has awarded a contract for the "Strategic Analysis support contract to DCDC." This procurement falls within the research and development services sector, with a contract value of £2,000,000. The procurement was executed through an open procedure, allowing all interested parties to participate. The tender, published on 3rd December 2021, specified a tender period that closed on 26th January 2022, with the awarded contract commencing on 1st April 2022 and concluding on 31st March 2026.

This contract offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) skilled in research and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in defence policy and strategic analysis. Businesses that can provide high-quality, evidence-based evaluations aligned with Defence's long-term objectives will be well-positioned to compete effectively. The focus on improving foundational analysis in response to prior institutional reports indicates a demand for innovative and rigorous solutions in this sector.

## Notice

The DCDC Strategic Analysis (SA) team exists to inform policy and strategy development across Defence through analysis, assessment and challenge. Its aim is to improve the capacity within Defence for the provision of high-quality, evidence-based foundational analysis that is focused on Defence's long-term strategic priorities and supports actions taken to address some of the institutional deficiencies identified in reports by Chilcot, Levene and Haddon-Cave. It builds upon DCDC's strengths, which include its: a. Extensive network of external institutions and perspectives. b. The ability to access and challenge MOD Head Office. c. Experience in delivering the rigorous, objective and novel analysis that underpins its key outputs. d. Focus on the long-term future.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0416a947-293b-4501-b4fa-7adcc9c60e2b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,000,000 |
| 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 | THE DEFENCE MEDICAL SERVICES |
| Locality | LICHFIELD |
| Post town | Walsall |
| Postcode | WS14 9PY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Lichfield |
| Electoral ward | Whittington & Streethay |
| Westminster constituency | Tamworth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RAND EUROPE COMMUNITY INTEREST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Apr 2022 at 07:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0416a947-293b-4501-b4fa-7adcc9c60e2b
- 24 Jan 2022 at 11:40 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/204ca8a2-e5ff-45a5-9298-fe7f2a927372
- 3 Dec 2021 at 09:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/204ca8a2-e5ff-45a5-9298-fe7f2a927372

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0416a947-293b-4501-b4fa-7adcc9c60e2b
  26th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/204ca8a2-e5ff-45a5-9298-fe7f2a927372
  24th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/4afac0ae-be12-4665-887e-d77011c8fc6e

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