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title: "4 Year PhD"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY"
published: "2022-05-30"
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# 4 Year PhD

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b0abb259-e7f5-4de1-b894-c21fd5255cf2

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has recently completed the procurement process for a project titled "4 Year PhD," classified under the research and development services industry. The contract, valued at £30,000, was awarded as a direct procurement method through a single tender action, below the applicable threshold. The original tender was published on 9 November 2021, with the tender period concluding on 9 December 2021. The contract is set to run from 1 January 2022 until 31 December 2026, with delivery expected at the specified location in Salisbury, England.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for businesses within the research and consultancy sectors, particularly those capable of providing innovative solutions in academic and scientific research. Companies involved in higher education, research institutions, and consultancy services may find this tender aligns with their expertise. Although small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were not specifically noted in the suitability criteria, their involvement could enhance competitive bids in future projects of similar nature.

## Notice

Published for Transparency Purposes Only

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5329ae90-83af-4829-a11d-bb8f1e7be244 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 May 2022 |
| Contract period | 29 Sep 2021 - 29 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 May 2022 at 14:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5329ae90-83af-4829-a11d-bb8f1e7be244
- 30 May 2022 at 14:07 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75bff1fb-cf7b-440e-bcf6-b51efdf88fa3
- 9 Nov 2021 at 13:29 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75bff1fb-cf7b-440e-bcf6-b51efdf88fa3
- 9 Nov 2021 at 13:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75bff1fb-cf7b-440e-bcf6-b51efdf88fa3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5329ae90-83af-4829-a11d-bb8f1e7be244
  30th May 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75bff1fb-cf7b-440e-bcf6-b51efdf88fa3
  30th May 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bd0a155f-3e42-4d97-818e-ba3c4fc0b9e1
  DEFFORM 47st Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/04b2866a-3109-4da6-9213-449f6e82a3dc
  Draft Contract Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f3dd106c-7af3-42ef-b214-bef1e1e65dc2
  Statement Relating to Good Standing - Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4ec99344-a58d-41c1-bf98-eb5a3d7613e3
  DEFFORM 047ST
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9a5e9aab-f244-4aaa-82bb-3cd2c36dd3fd
  Redacted Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eb561f2d-056b-4409-839b-0ae72384aa40
  SRGS

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