Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c2e-63ae-7228-b1f6-51ea53f083e1/human-and-social-sciences-research-capability-hssrc closed GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs # Human and Social Sciences Research Capability (HSSRC) [Ministry of Defence, DSTL, Defence Science & Technology Laboratory (DSTL)](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ministry-of-defence-dstl-defence-science-technology-laboratory-dstl) Estimated value £122,400,000 Published 10 Mar 2018 Deadline Closed 9 Apr 2018 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The Ministry of Defence (MoD), via the Dstl Defence and Security Analysis (DSA) Division, is seeking to appoint a Prime Contractor to lead, manage and deliver research into human capabilities. The appointed Contractor will be responsible for delivering agile, and cutting-edge human, social and behavioural sciences research, building and maintaining a robust supplier network, with an emphasis on scientific excellence, innovation, and collaboration to exploit research, skills and capabilities. They will develop effective partnerships to deliver innovative and novel solutions to address current and future problems with responsibility for ensuring programme integration, coherence and exploitation. The key capability research areas are: - Personnel - Training and Education - Humans in Systems - Human Performance - Understanding and Influencing Human Behaviour - Health, Well-being and Enhancing Medical Systems and Capabilities In addition to Dstl and the Ministry of Defence (MOD), the Framework will be available to the following Government departments: Department for Education, Department for International Trade, Department for Transport, Ministry of Justice, Home Office, College of Policing, Department of Work and Pensions. The selection criteria in the PQQ contains both pass/fail questions and scored questions. Should a potential provider record a fail against any of the pass/fail questions they will automatically be deemed non-compliant. The scored questions shall be weighted and evaluated against the scoring criteria as detailed in section 6 of the PQQ. The maximum number of potential providers that will be taken through to the ITT stage is six. In the event that there are more than six compliant potential providers the weighted scores shall be used to down select the six highest. The information and/or documents for this opportunity are available on [contracts.mod.uk](http://www.contracts.mod.uk). You must register on this site to respond, if you are already registered you will not need to register again, simply use your existing username and password. Please note there is a password reminder link on the homepage. Suppliers must log in, go to your Response Manager and add the following Access Code: 4MCXR9KKFR. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: [contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html](http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier) and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Porton Down: Research and Development services on security and defence materials.'. Read full description ## CPV classification Defence services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/cfd0a430-2323-4ef7-a307-67bf19f9e1f6) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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