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title: "Innovation and Research InSight Unit (IRIS) Science and Technology Strategic Search Capability"
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# Innovation and Research InSight Unit (IRIS) Science and Technology Strategic Search Capability

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, OTHER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cfbc59a9-c230-4925-bae7-372a718b257e

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is seeking to procure services to enhance its understanding of global science and technology developments through a project titled "Innovation and Research InSight Unit (IRIS) Science and Technology Strategic Search Capability". This procurement, classified under the category of information systems or technology strategic review services, has a total contract value of £600,000 and is currently in the tender stage. The tender period closes on 21st September 2018, with the contract period set to commence on 3rd December 2018 and running until 2nd December 2021. The services will be delivered in London, United Kingdom.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in information systems or technology strategic review services. Companies with experience in science and technology assessments, particularly those capable of providing strategic advice and insights, will find themselves well-positioned to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contracting authority has indicated suitability for such organisations. This could be a valuable contract for those looking to expand their footprint in the public sector market.

## Notice

The Innovation and Research InSight Unit (IRIS), a strategic-level science and technology assessment function in the Ministry of Defence, intends to contract for a service or services to improve its understanding of, and ability to report on global science and technology developments. This will support IRIS in its provision of strategic advice to Defence on new S&T developments, and how to respond to them. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-London: Information systems or technology strategic review services.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/776e9a19-7a09-49ee-9417-cb267d1f8196 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Dec 2018 - 2 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, OTHER |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2HB |
| 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 | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72222100 - Information systems or technology strategic review services

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2018 at 10:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/776e9a19-7a09-49ee-9417-cb267d1f8196

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/776e9a19-7a09-49ee-9417-cb267d1f8196
  21st August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

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