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DEFRA/STFC Policy Placement Fellowship in Data Science

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "DEFRA/STFC Policy Placement Fellowship in Data Science" is initiated by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra), located in London, England. The main category of this contract is research services, with a secondary classification in environmental services. The tender was actively awarded on 26th January 2017, and the associated contract commenced on the same date, to last until 26th January 2018. The fellowship, which had an awarded value of £30,000, aims to enhance Defra's data science capabilities dedicated to policy making and requires involvement through the Defra Network eTendering Portal for submission of expressions of interest.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth within the data science and environmental services sectors, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses that excel in research services and have expertise in data analysis or environmental consultancy will be well-positioned to compete for future contracts under this initiative, especially those that can demonstrate alignment with Defra's objectives and capability to leverage Earth Observation data effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DEFRA/STFC Policy Placement Fellowship in Data Science

Notice Description

The Policy Statement Fellowship scheme is a new initiative to enable members of STFC's community to be seconded to work closely with policymakers within government. The purpose of the fellowship is to help to develop Defra's capacity to exploit data science for policy making. The Fellow will be based in the Defra Environmental Analysis Unit and will work to deliver the following objectives: 1) To help establish Defra's data science activities on sound scientific advice 2) To support work of the Science Advisory Council's data sub group 3) To identify existing and potential areas of alignment between Defra and STFC objectives to achieve long-term benefits for both parties 4) To maximise exploitation of Earth Observation (EO) data Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses e-tendering, provided by Bravosolutions. In order to access the Bravo system you will need to be registered. Could I therefore request that you register on the Bravo portal for Defra. If you're already registered on the Bravo portal please check that your registration includes Defra, as you have to specify us in order to correctly receive the tender documents. If you have any problems with the registration process, please contact the Bravo helpline on 0800 368 4850 or alternatively email them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. The link you require for new registration/amendments to registrations is - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a04f1721-a736-4d5a-9d66-8348eb1a7d4d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Dec 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20179 years ago
Contract Period
27 Jan 2017 - 26 Jan 2018 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
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STFC - SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY FACILITIES COUNCIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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