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FCP: NEIRF Round 3 - Community of Practice STA

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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24 Sep 2024 at 15:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has completed a procurement process for the "FCP: NEIRF Round 3 - Community of Practice STA" contract, focused on research and development consultancy services. The procurement method used is a direct single tender action below the threshold. The contract, with a value of £80,000, was awarded on the 19th of September 2024, to Ecosystems Knowledge Network, and covers multiple regions throughout the United Kingdom, including London and various regions such as the East Midlands and Yorkshire and the Humber. The contract period runs from the 23rd of September 2024 to the 31st of March 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in research and development consultancy. The direct nature of the procurement method suggests a targeted approach, ideal for businesses already proficient in delivering similar services within the specified regions. Businesses in the environmental consultancy sector stand to benefit greatly from this contract, not only through financial gain but also by bolstering their portfolio with a high-profile client like Defra.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FCP: NEIRF Round 3 - Community of Practice STA

Notice Description

FCP: NEIRF Round 3 - Community of Practice STA

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0185efa8-a816-481d-89e8-a158470e2ead
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4659ba15-e29d-4f86-84a0-17ecc5c286f4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
22 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ECOSYSTEMS KNOWLEDGE NETWORK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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