Planning

Defra Early Engagement for Research Development and Evidence Framework

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Planning

16 Jul 2020 at 10:37

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) is currently in the planning stage of the procurement process for a Framework Agreement titled "Defra Early Engagement for Research Development and Evidence Framework." This initiative is aimed at channelling a larger portion of DEFRA's expenditures through a structured approach to reduce low-value tenders. The engagement end date for suppliers is set for 31 August 2020, with a Market Engagement Event scheduled for early September 2020. The procurement encompasses several industry categories including Food & Farming, Marine, Flood and Water, Environment and Habitat, Animal and Plant Health and Welfare, and Social Science, covering a broad geographical area including the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can provide research and development services and consultancy. Companies specialising in environmental studies, agricultural sciences, or social research would be particularly well-suited to respond. By participating in this procurement, suppliers can engage with DEFRA’s initiatives, potentially leading to long-term partnerships and greater access to future contracts within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Defra Early Engagement for Research Development and Evidence Framework

Notice Description

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, (DEFRA), is looking to put in place a Framework Agreement divided into the following lots 1. Food & Farming, 2. Marine, Flood and Water, 3. Environment and Habitat, 4. Animal and Plant Health and Welfare, 5. Social Science. The purpose of the Agreement to channel a larger proportion of its current expenditure through this new route to market so as to reduce the high volumes of low value tenders that it currently undertakes; it will of course continue to support its other routes to market. In order that DEFRA can engage transparently with its supply base it has decided to put in place this notice to notify the market of its future intentions and to allow dialogue with suppliers in the market. It also intends to have a Market Engagement Event to be held by WebEx in early September 2020. Suppliers are encouraged to register an interest at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk to enable DEFRA to contact them Additional information: Thank you for your interest in tendering for this requirement, You will need to access the documents through Bravo Solutions portal. 1) The web address is https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure). 2. Express an Interest in the tender - Login to the portal with the username/password - Click the 'PQQs / ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant PQQ/ ITT to access the content. - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. - This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) -You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ ITT Details' box 3. Responding to the tender - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ/ ITT - There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available) You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. Please give yourself enough time to complete this before the deadline. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the e-Tendering help desk. Please direct all questions and queries through the message function of the portal, including any clarification questions. This is to ensure no questions are missed and that all answers can be shared with all interested suppliers at the same time

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18c67db0-04c4-4f41-8e8c-52df95a59a21
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Aug 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5AH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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