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title: "Project SENATE Scoping Exercise"
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# Project SENATE Scoping Exercise

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cf047f37-2cc0-4794-99a8-6a78ad102344

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Project SENATE Scoping Exercise" was conducted by the Ministry of Defence, focusing on research and development services and related consultancy services within the South West region of England. This tender has been awarded to Intermission Film Limited with a total contract value of £300,000. The contract was initiated through a single tender action, and the award took place on 18 August 2021, with the contract scheduled to run until 31 May 2022. This procurement has completed its tender stage and is marked as a finished opportunity.

This awarded contract represents an advantageous opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their services in the public sector, especially in research and consultancy. With a focus on specialised services, businesses with expertise in innovative research methodologies and consultancy practices would be particularly well-suited to engage in future procurement exercises within similar domains. Leveraging such awards can help businesses establish a foothold in government contracts, fostering growth and potential partnerships.

## Notice

This contract has been awarded and is not an opportunity. Additional information: This contract has been awarded. This is not an opportunity to bid.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e51fac25-1a20-4253-a1b2-9b2f56d0adfa |
| 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 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 17 Aug 2021 - 31 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC2A 4DW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Hackney |
| Electoral ward | Hoxton East & Shoreditch |
| Westminster constituency | Hackney South and Shoreditch |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INTERMISSION FILM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 Sep 2021 at 10:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e51fac25-1a20-4253-a1b2-9b2f56d0adfa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e51fac25-1a20-4253-a1b2-9b2f56d0adfa
  2nd September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aa73c38c-08fc-4e56-aaee-d31b237f3030
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/042fbb2f-e5ea-4653-a29d-1dee52cebf5c
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4458df24-849c-4238-bb8b-b0c912a05665
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7077de6b-6d1c-41d7-8bfc-0aa1153357fd
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5c657fe9-ee0d-439d-a9e5-794162c0be3b

## Provenance

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