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title: "Directorate of Personnel Survey and Research Assistance"
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# Directorate of Personnel Survey and Research Assistance

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d2a256f4-2b95-47a7-83f9-f250d42da53d

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed a tender for the "Directorate of Personnel Survey and Research Assistance," which involves research and development services, specifically soliciting extramural specialist support for Army Personnel and Research Consultancy (APRC). The procurement was conducted as a selective process with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded on 16 March 2021, with a total value of £269,600. The contract period extends from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2023, with the initial tender deadline having been 26 January 2021. The location for delivery is in the LE7 postal code area of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses to expand their operations in the research and consultancy sector. Companies specialising in research methodologies, survey implementation, and data analysis would be well-suited to participate in similar future contracts. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to engage, given the tender's suitability for this business category, which allows for competitive participation against larger firms in delivering specialised support to government initiatives.

## Notice

FOR INFORMATION ONLY-Directorate of Personnel Survey and Research Assistance.Army Personnel and Research Consultancy (APRC) requires extramural specialist support. This support for paper surveys allows the APRC to provide representative and reliable attitudinal evidence from a range of cohorts to inform key strategic decisions/policies. CONTRACT AWARDED

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9f0f3b9-69e1-400c-b26c-d65f5d70fe71 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £269,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £269,600 |
| 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 8HJ |
| 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 | STOR-A-FILE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Oct 2021 at 16:01 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9f0f3b9-69e1-400c-b26c-d65f5d70fe71
- 6 Apr 2021 at 08:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9f0f3b9-69e1-400c-b26c-d65f5d70fe71

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9f0f3b9-69e1-400c-b26c-d65f5d70fe71
  11th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fe984eea-6915-4143-bb7c-413dddf1ff0e
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c01875b6-379d-4c3c-9e47-d1515b127239
  Statement of Requirement
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b0e57ba8-749f-4be4-ada5-9bf7a2d01b20
  Letter of Apppointment

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