Army Futures Geopolitical and Front Line Research and Analysis 27

Ministry of Defence
South East
Direct award
1 April 2025 to 31 March 2027

The contract involves the delivery of expert research and analysis services provided by the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) to support Army strategic capabilities. The work focuses on geopolitical trends and front-line defence analysis, leveraging the institute's specialised knowledge in defence and government sectors.

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Awarded value: £411k; As published
Published: 2 May 2025
Awarded: 16 April 2025; Royal United Services Institute
Contract length: 24 months; Ends 31 March 2027

What the contract covers

Research and analysis services

Provision of specialist geopolitical research, defence analysis, and strategic advisory services for government and national security sector clients.

Research and analysis services to enhance the Army's research capabilities, in collaboration with academia and think tanks specialising in defence and government sectors

Terms and requirements

Contract type: Research and analysis services
Procedure: Direct award
Initial term: 24 months
Contract dates: 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2027
Certifications asked for: None stated
Suitable for SMEs: Yes
Suitable for charities and social enterprises: Yes
Category: Services
CPV codes: 73110000

Services in this contract

Defence technical and analytical consultancyMain service£666k typicalRUSI geopolitical and front line research and analysis for Army Futures

Lifecycle

Published
2 May 2025
Contract awardedto Royal United Services Institute
16 April 2025
Contract starts
1 April 2025
Contract ends
31 March 2027

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Ministry of Defence

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The supplier

Royal United Services Institute

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Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/252451/army-futures-geopolitical-and-front-line-research-and-analysis-27
Buyer reference: 714082450
Open contracting ID: ocds-b5fd17-cab489b9-1c3c-4f2b-9b86-f48df0727d8e
Last checked: 5 November 2026

Ministry of Defence. Army Futures Geopolitical and Front Line Research and Analysis 27. Contract award, 2 May 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/252451/army-futures-geopolitical-and-front-line-research-and-analysis-27 (accessed 5 November 2026).