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title: "External influences in the Western Balkans"
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# External influences in the Western Balkans

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b8d7b9b2-01a8-4dcb-9ae7-e237c17b2c43

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## Summary

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has completed the procurement process for the project titled "External influences in the Western Balkans," focusing on research into cyber threats in the region. This initiative falls under the industry category of research services and is part of a direct procurement method involving a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period ran from 30 September 2021 to 31 March 2022, with the award being officially made on 27 October 2021. The contract was valued at £49,070 and involved multiple delivery locations, including the UK and overseas territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those with expertise in research services and cyber security. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, as the procurement process is designed to encourage participation from smaller firms. Companies that can demonstrate relevant specialisation in cyber threat analysis and have experience working in diverse geographical contexts may find this contract a valuable avenue for business growth.

## Notice

Research into cyber threats in the Western Balkans

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea0736bd-4a1e-4373-96fa-d274fdb170c8 |
| 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 | 25 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 29 Sep 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,070 |
| 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 | FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | SW1 2AH |
| 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 | PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2021 at 13:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea0736bd-4a1e-4373-96fa-d274fdb170c8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea0736bd-4a1e-4373-96fa-d274fdb170c8
  25th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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