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Weak signals and trends analysis

DEFRA

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26 Mar 2024 at 12:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has awarded a contract for the provision of "Weak signals and trends analysis" services in London, United Kingdom. The contract falls under the Research and Development Consultancy Services category and involves horizon scanning, trend analysis, and methodology improvements. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender had a deadline of February 14, 2024, and the contract period is from March 15, 2024, to March 31, 2025.

This award presents growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in research and development consultancy services. Businesses well-suited to compete are those with expertise in horizon scanning, trend analysis, and methodology improvement. The contract with DEFRA aims to deliver high-quality scans and publications up to March 2025, providing a chance for SMEs and VCSEs to contribute to the department's strategic intelligence gathering and analysis efforts.

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Notice Title

Weak signals and trends analysis

Notice Description

Defra Requirements: (a) horizon scanning, producing 12 high quality scans per month up to March 2025, with the two additional directed scans on a given area per month. So, 14 scans per month, total 168 scans (April 2024-March 2025). (b) an emerging trends publication with a repeatable methodology. (c) an update and (methodological) improvement to our Global Mega Trend (GMT) 2022 publication.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1ee2b78b-be21-4e9a-ac97-68260673545a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84a6e256-d55c-49fa-b36c-69a7ac25c41e
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£162,045 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
15 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA
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
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANDTHEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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