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title: "701043394"
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# 701043394

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e270660b-2403-4dd3-b8b2-fb8a7d89cd74

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## Summary

The contract for the Naval Service (NS) Economic Impact Review Study was awarded by the Ministry of Defence, with a contract value of £80,000. This procurement falls under the category of research and development services and related consultancy services, specifically classified as CPV 73000000. The procurement process was completed through a direct method, with a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period commenced on 1st October 2020 and will conclude on 31st January 2021, while the tender period ended on 30th September 2020. The work is to be delivered in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the consultancy and research sector to engage with government projects. Companies specialising in economic research, analytical services, and consultancy are particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The Ministry of Defence's focus on economic impact assessments suggests a growing need for expertise in evaluating national defence-related financial implications, thereby creating a pathway for business growth within this niche market.

## Notice

This is a VOLUNTARY TRANSPARENCY NOTICE ONLY to advise of the decision to award a contract for Naval Service (NS) Economic Impact Review Study to CEBR in October 2020.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fc998bc-72a7-42fd-8f9e-dd927a106fe9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2020 - 31 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,000 |
| 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 | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | P01 3LU |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CENTRE FOR ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2020 at 15:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fc998bc-72a7-42fd-8f9e-dd927a106fe9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fc998bc-72a7-42fd-8f9e-dd927a106fe9
  1st October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3408114f-07fe-4063-8ae5-9f0c5c4a384a

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