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title: "SUPPORT TO RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT SECONDMENT"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2020-10-13"
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# SUPPORT TO RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT SECONDMENT

Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c4b192b1-4f2b-4af0-847e-95939b236a7b

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Support to Research & Development Secondment" was conducted by the Department for Transport in the United Kingdom. This project falls under the research and development services sector and has reached the award stage as of 1st June 2020. The contract was valued at £52,046.40 and spans from 3rd July 2020 to 2nd October 2020. It was initiated using a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the research and development sector, particularly those with expertise in consultancy services. Companies that may thrive in this space include large-scale firms with a strong focus on innovative solutions and project delivery, as the nature of the contract suggests a need for specialised knowledge and resources. Competing firms should consider leveraging partnerships or demonstrating previous success in similar projects to enhance their bids.

## Notice

SUPPORT TO RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT SECONDMENT

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec3fb596-d1da-4913-a2ea-748020b9b197 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 31 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 2 Jul 2020 - 2 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £52,046 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £52,046 |
| 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 DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Vincent Square |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QINETIQ |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Oct 2020 at 07:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec3fb596-d1da-4913-a2ea-748020b9b197

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec3fb596-d1da-4913-a2ea-748020b9b197
  13th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/afe4bc8d-dc10-4dbb-b4ab-3bd8f801d8d2

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