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title: "Evaluation Scoping Study for the Defence Innovation Unit"
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# Evaluation Scoping Study for the Defence Innovation Unit

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE : MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d88d4751-b097-45c0-9501-bf6207684593

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is seeking to complete an Evaluation Scoping Study for the Defence Innovation Unit, a procurement process that falls under the Research and Development services category focused on security and defence materials. The tender was awarded on 14th February 2020, with an award value of £89,462.50. The contract commenced on 24th February 2020 and is scheduled to conclude on 19th June 2020. Service delivery is expected across various regions in the United Kingdom, as this is a selective procurement method initiated through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system.

This opportunity is particularly relevant for businesses specializing in research and development services pertaining to security and defence, particularly those capable of executing scoping studies. Companies with expertise in these areas can leverage the Ministry of Defence's contract to expand their portfolios and demonstrate their capabilities in a highly competitive sector. Given the substantial contract value and the nature of the services required, both small and large firms with a strong background in defence-related research should consider pursuing similar contracts to enhance growth prospects.

## Notice

RESEARCH

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92e56561-bcc1-46dc-9a00-78a81455afbe |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 24 Feb 2020 - 19 Jun 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £89,462 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £89,462 |
| 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 : MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IPSOS MORI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73400000 - Research and Development services on security and defence materials

## Release History

- 1 May 2020 at 13:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92e56561-bcc1-46dc-9a00-78a81455afbe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92e56561-bcc1-46dc-9a00-78a81455afbe
  1st May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8553d6a4-d578-476f-9766-8fdd80233b32
  LOA
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/782f3a27-5f3a-452c-8fa3-609b81bf8418
  Letter of Appontment

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

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