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Due Diligence Evidence Gaps

DEFRA

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26 Oct 2023 at 15:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has recently awarded a contract for "Due Diligence Evidence Gaps" in the category of Research and development services and related consultancy services. The procurement method used was a direct Single tender action (below threshold). The contract period is set to start on February 14, 2023, and end on March 31, 2025, with a tender deadline of February 13, 2023, and a contract value of £149,500. The contract was awarded to Efeca, and the procurement process was completed.

This tender for "Due Diligence Evidence Gaps" by DEFRA presents an opportunity for businesses involved in research and development services and related consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) particularly stand to benefit, given the suitability indicated for SMEs. The tender, with a direct procurement method, was awarded to Efeca, with a contract period starting on February 14, 2023, and ending on March 31, 2025. Businesses looking to contribute in this sector can consider seizing the opportunities presented by this recent contract award.

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Notice Title

Due Diligence Evidence Gaps

Notice Description

Due Diligence Evidence Gaps

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dd6a15a-ffcf-40b6-8eee-9af63a105eac
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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£149,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
14 Feb 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 2-3 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
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

EFECA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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