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title: "AWARDED CONTRACT - FOR INFORMATION ONLY - Project Vital - AWARDED VIA COMPETITIVE ROUTE -R-CLOUD"
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# AWARDED CONTRACT - FOR INFORMATION ONLY - Project Vital - AWARDED VIA COMPETITIVE ROUTE -R-CLOUD

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cb1e289b-a6d7-4aef-b257-fb36ce861c80

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has recently completed a public procurement contract titled "AWARDED CONTRACT - Project Vital," amounting to £3,000,000, awarded via a selective procurement method through a restricted procedure. The procurement process falls under the classification of research and development services (CPV code 73000000) and involves a contract period from 1st October 2021 to 31st October 2024. This procurement was initiated with a tender period that ended on 7th September 2021 and is located at RAF High Wycombe, England. The successful supplier for this contract is Newcastle University.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for businesses engaged in research and development services and consultancy. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts, given the inclusive nature of the procurement. The focus on such services suggests a demand for innovative solutions, making this an attractive prospect for businesses looking to expand their portfolios within the public sector.

## Notice

CONTRACT AWARDED - Project Vital - CONTRACT AWARDED VIA R-CLOUD

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/237dbdea-9643-4970-883b-bb329e3162c4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 31 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,000,000 |
| 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 | HIGH WYCOMBE |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP14 4UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Ridgeway West |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Buckinghamshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2022 at 18:07 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/237dbdea-9643-4970-883b-bb329e3162c4
- 9 Mar 2022 at 18:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/237dbdea-9643-4970-883b-bb329e3162c4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/237dbdea-9643-4970-883b-bb329e3162c4
  9th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7db92011-03e4-4b05-98be-23bbe7a2909d
  R-CLOUD Contract

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