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title: "To establish the appropriate governance structure for the Mercury Portfolio"
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# To establish the appropriate governance structure for the Mercury Portfolio

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b6260598-c21a-4cda-90d2-cccbb0ad3fbe

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for research and development services and related consultancy services to establish the appropriate governance structure for the Mercury Portfolio. The contract, valued at £334,965.30 GBP, was awarded to VIMA Group Consultancy Limited. The procurement method used was selective, with a procurement period ending on October 31, 2022, and a contract period starting from November 1, 2022, to March 31, 2023. The buying organisation is located in Andover, England.

This tender by the Ministry of Defence presents an opportunity for businesses in the research and development services and related consultancy services sector, especially those with expertise in governance structures. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, as the tender specifies SME suitability. Businesses interested in this opportunity should take note of the contract period and the procurement method details of call-off from a framework agreement.

## Notice

To establish the appropriate governance structure for the Mercury Portfolio

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a234b035-ae40-4f7e-b40b-218100429176 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £334,965 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £334,965 |
| 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 | ANDOVER |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP11 6HJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Test Valley |
| Electoral ward | Bourne Valley |
| Westminster constituency | North West Hampshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VIMA GROUP CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Nov 2022 at 17:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a234b035-ae40-4f7e-b40b-218100429176

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a234b035-ae40-4f7e-b40b-218100429176
  7th November 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ed6c8fe7-901d-40fe-a3c5-858b4270a446

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