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title: "Award of Gulf of Guinea- Research Project"
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# Award of Gulf of Guinea- Research Project

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f6a94ea1-f5b7-429a-ab2b-e37155c20df6

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Award of Gulf of Guinea - Research Project", which focuses on understanding the socio-economic and structural factors influencing piracy in the Gulf of Guinea. The procurement method used was an open procedure below threshold, and the contract, valued at £67,800, commenced on 18 January 2021 and ended on 18 April 2021. The project falls under the research services industry category, with the delivery address located in London, UK. The award date for this contract was on 13 January 2021, and the information was published on 19 August 2021.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services to engage with public sector projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may particularly benefit from this contract, given its specifications and scale. Companies with expertise in socio-economic research, particularly those with a focus on maritime-related issues, would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders initiated by the DfTc and other public bodies.

## Notice

Award of contract for Understanding the Socio-Economic and Structural Factors Influencing Piracy in the Gulf of Guinea

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c062a46-1a7b-4a61-ac33-f058b3f32012 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 18 Jan 2021 - 18 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £67,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £67,800 |
| 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 | DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DR |
| 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 | Vincent Square |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RHIPTO RR -NORSK SENTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Aug 2021 at 21:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c062a46-1a7b-4a61-ac33-f058b3f32012

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c062a46-1a7b-4a61-ac33-f058b3f32012
  19th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7d6dac34-6923-4e0f-8e17-cd57c89c1f18
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