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title: "Research on the impact of strategic communication interventions"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-031b49"
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# Research on the impact of strategic communication interventions

Buyer: CABINET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-031b49

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## Summary

The Cabinet Office has awarded a contract titled "Research on the impact of strategic communication interventions" under the classification of research services. This contract, which holds a value of £139,839.55, was signed on 31 March 2021 and relates to delivering evidence-based research on strategic communications and their effects on disinformation. The procurement process followed a limited method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, due to unique technical reasons. The location for delivery is specified as the UK, and the procurement is currently in the Award stage.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for specialised research firms and consultancies, particularly those with expertise in strategic communications and disinformation studies. Companies in the fields of analytics, intelligence, and advanced technology solutions that have established relationships with government entities or other influential networks may find themselves well-positioned to compete in similar future opportunities. The nature of the work requires firms that can navigate complex issues concerning misinformation, making it ideal for SMEs focused on high-level analytical research and communication strategies.

## Notice

The Cabinet Office (the 'Authority') has awarded a contract to the supplier to deliver an evidence-base research of what impact strategic communications intervention has had on the audience, actor and environment related to dis- and misinformation.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract was Direct Awarded under Reg 32(2)(b)(ii) of the PCR 2015.

### Procurement Information

"This contract was Direct Awarded under Reg 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Procurement Regulations. Competition was absent for technical reasons for the following reasons: - 1. Unique Access, Trust & Influence to HMG partners in our International Security Network. A trusted intermediary with unique connections beyond the UK government working on high-level research on disinformation. Given the sensitivities of the subject matter this was critical to open up trusted dialogue amongst HMG's strategic partners. - 2. Pattrn Analytics & Intelligence Ltd. and the Digital Forensics Lab are at the forefront of research around disinformation, computational propaganda and digital manipulation combined with advanced machine learning techniques in disinformation research. Access, Trust & Influence: Pattrn Analytics & Intelligence Ltd., provides advanced insights on global information operations, data flows and public understanding of critical issues in disinformation. Pattrn Analytics & Intelligence Ltd. has a critical working relationship with HMG strategic partners which has been built up over many years; the US-based Atlantic Council and its research arm, the Digital Forensic Research lab, as well as a number of international institutions and NGOs working against disinformation. This provides the opportunity to learn from the expertise of UK allies facing similar disinformation threats to national security and incorporate global successes and approaches into the work.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005293-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £139,839 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CABINET OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AS |
| 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 | PATTRN ANALYTICS AND INTELLIGENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2022 at 12:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005293-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.Gov.uk

## Provenance

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