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title: "TRANSPARENCY NOTICE ONLY - CDS CCSI & IOpC Support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c3230f8e-c2d5-4408-b375-7a13e3dbfaf7"
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# TRANSPARENCY NOTICE ONLY - CDS CCSI & IOpC Support

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c3230f8e-c2d5-4408-b375-7a13e3dbfaf7

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence, which has issued a tender titled "TRANSPARENCY NOTICE ONLY - CDS CCSI & IOpC Support" aimed at acquiring research and development services related to consultancy. This tender is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom and is currently in the Award stage. The contract was awarded on 24th May 2019, with a total contract value of £12,000, set to run until 31st March 2020. The procurement method utilised was a direct approach via a single tender action, as the project is below the threshold.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in research and development consultancy services. Businesses equipped to provide external expert support and critical analysis through 'Red Team' activity may find this opportunity particularly beneficial for growth. Competitors should ideally have experience in challenging documents and testing assumptions within the context of consultancy projects, positioning them well to meet the needs outlined by the Ministry of Defence.

## Notice

As part of the development of both the CCSI and IOpC, draft documents will need to be challenged and assumptions tested by 'Red Team' activity: specifically requiring the services of an external expert to add to the assumptions and conceptual thinking already drafted.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a8d226d-7685-44de-a8e7-f9137616504d |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 23 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 May 2019 |
| Contract period | 24 May 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,000 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | SHRIVENHAM |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN6 8LA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Vale of White Horse |
| Electoral ward | Watchfield & Shrivenham |
| Westminster constituency | Witney |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RLB GLOBAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2019 at 11:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a8d226d-7685-44de-a8e7-f9137616504d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a8d226d-7685-44de-a8e7-f9137616504d
  25th June 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/71d253c9-f99e-4d68-b3cf-1cf617655ac1
  Signed Contract

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