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title: "Human and Social Sciences Research Capability (HSSRC)"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DSTL, DEFENCE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY (DSTL)"
published: "2017-03-15"
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# Human and Social Sciences Research Capability (HSSRC)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DSTL, DEFENCE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY (DSTL)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d93d8526-9882-4862-a81d-d5c9f25e73f7

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, specifically the Defence Science & Technology Laboratory (DSTL), is currently conducting a tender for the "Human and Social Sciences Research Capability (HSSRC)" project, which encompasses research services. This procurement falls under the services category and is classified under the CPV code 73110000. The buying organisation is based in Salisbury, South East England. The tender period will close on 1st September 2017, and the total estimated value of the contract ranges from £20 million to £100 million, with the contract period extending from 1st May 2018 to 30th April 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the research and consulting sectors. Organisations that specialise in human and social sciences research, including large firms and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), are well-suited to compete for this contract. The considerable financial commitment indicates a need for robust research capabilities, and firms with experience in delivering similar services will find this an advantageous opportunity to expand their market presence and engage with a high-profile government client.

## Notice

Research services. 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-Salisbury: Research services.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a43eb11-e6e0-4c5a-b9e8-a4f6f1e0831b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2018 - 30 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000,000 |
| 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, DSTL, DEFENCE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY (DSTL) |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 15 Mar 2017 at 16:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a43eb11-e6e0-4c5a-b9e8-a4f6f1e0831b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a43eb11-e6e0-4c5a-b9e8-a4f6f1e0831b
  15th March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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