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title: "Research & Analytical Support Package from Chatham House"
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# Research & Analytical Support Package from Chatham House

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f5af7163-24bf-416e-b4b1-57b9128cf31e

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for a Research and Analytical Support Package from Chatham House, focused on military research and technology. The contract, valued at £183,852, targets delivering robust research and analysis of emerging factors impacting the future operating environment, which will guide further work in Innovation, Research and Experimentation to inform future force design. The contract period spans from April 11, 2025, until April 10, 2027, with the work being primarily delivered in London (postcode SP11 8HT). This procurement was carried out through a direct, single tender action method that was below the threshold.

This procurement contract presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in military research and technological innovation. Given the focused nature of the project, businesses with expertise in research, analysis, and forward-looking technological assessments in defence and military operations will find this tender highly relevant. Engaging in this contract not only offers financial growth but also enhances the successful bidder's reputation by associating with a high-profile client like the Ministry of Defence.

## Notice

Research and Analysis of emerging factors impacting the future operating environment to enable closer focus for further work for Innovation, Research and Experimentation to inform future force design.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34fb703f-7850-4f80-923d-dab1fa5b33c6 |
| 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 | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Apr 2025 - 10 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £183,852 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £183,852 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2HB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE ROYAL INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73410000 - Military research and technology

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2025 at 07:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34fb703f-7850-4f80-923d-dab1fa5b33c6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34fb703f-7850-4f80-923d-dab1fa5b33c6
  31st March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/42298d73-6cb6-4239-b6e6-1b6b04952b0f

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