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title: "Army Futures Geopolitical and Front Line Research and Analysis 27"
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# Army Futures Geopolitical and Front Line Research and Analysis 27

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cab489b9-1c3c-4f2b-9b86-f48df0727d8e

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is engaged in a procurement process titled "Army Futures Geopolitical and Front Line Research and Analysis 27," focusing on the provision of research services. Situated in Andover, England, this contract, valued at £410,500, has been awarded and is at the "award" stage. The contract was awarded to the Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies (RUSI) on 16 April 2025, with the contract period running from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2027. This procurement falls under the "services" category and was undertaken via a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action that was below the threshold. The industry classification for this tender is CPV 73110000, indicating research services, with the service provision taking place primarily at the SP11 8HT postal code.

This contract presents significant opportunities for growth within the research and analysis sectors, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and organisations within the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sector, given the alignment with their capabilities and government emphasis on defence collaborations. Companies specialising in defence, security, and government research with a focus on geopolitical and front-line analysis will find this type of tender particularly well-suited to their expertise, allowing them to engage with high-profile government projects and expand their portfolio in crucial strategic sectors.

## Notice

This Contract is for the provision of research and analysis services from RUSI (Royal United Services Institute). To enhance its research capabilities, the Army collaborates with academia and Think Tanks (TTs) specialising in defence and government sectors.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdc9acd0-9531-4270-b0bb-35fadcc1f63d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £410,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £410,500 |
| 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 8HT |
| 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 | Andover Millway |
| Westminster constituency | North West Hampshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE ROYAL UNITED SERVICES INSTITUTE FOR DEFENCE AND SECURITY STU |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 2 May 2025 at 11:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdc9acd0-9531-4270-b0bb-35fadcc1f63d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdc9acd0-9531-4270-b0bb-35fadcc1f63d
  2nd May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/812ed748-3fde-446f-bcb0-d78683622e59

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