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title: "TWiSTED"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d8b92879-2a53-43a7-92b9-4e88a5d0a31e"
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buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY"
published: "2022-01-19"
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# TWiSTED

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d8b92879-2a53-43a7-92b9-4e88a5d0a31e

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) has recently awarded a contract titled "TWiSTED" under the RCloud framework to PA Consultancy Services Limited, valued at £67,040. The contract, classified under Research and Development Services (CPV code 73000000), covers a period from 11th October 2021 to 3rd December 2021. This procurement was executed through a selective method, confirming the completion of the tendering phase, which concluded on 2nd September 2021. The contract was officially published on 19th January 2022, providing transparency in the procurement process.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses within the research and development sector, particularly for those with expertise in consultancy services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find themselves well-positioned to engage in similar future tenders, leveraging their agility and innovative approaches. As the procurement method utilised a call-off from an established framework, this indicates an ongoing need for consultancy services, suggesting potential future contracts that SMEs can competitively pursue to expand their client base and enhance their service offerings.

## Notice

Please note that this notice is published for transparency purposes only, and sets out to confirm that Dstl have awarded a Task under the RCloud framework to PA Consultancy Limited Ltd

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b2151ec-98e9-45f5-b347-2ae9fcfc5765 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 10 Oct 2021 - 3 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £67,040 |
| 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 | DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP4 0JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Salisbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PA CONSULTANCY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2022 at 02:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b2151ec-98e9-45f5-b347-2ae9fcfc5765

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b2151ec-98e9-45f5-b347-2ae9fcfc5765
  19th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/492ac7b3-65b7-44d7-a3ff-98ce9882b8a1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c34a8b21-80ab-4c6d-82d1-85b992009128
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/38c3f2cd-b564-4652-8ca6-9767c0525a4f

## Provenance

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