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Agri-food supply chain flexibility and robustness

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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13 Feb 2019 at 10:52

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process pertains to a contract titled "Agri-food supply chain flexibility and robustness," initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal. This contract, classified under research services, was awarded for the amount of £19,200. The procurement method was a direct, single tender action due to the contract falling below the threshold, and the tender period concluded on 30 November 2018. The contract period spanned from 21 December 2018 to 31 January 2019, and the contract's main delivery locations included various territories such as the United Kingdom and Europe.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses engaged in market research and consultancy, particularly those focusing on agriculture and food supply chains. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete, as the procurement strategy encourages participation from such entities. The awarded contract’s focus on enhancing the robustness of agri-food supply chain models highlights a growing sector that could benefit from innovative solutions and research services.

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Notice Title

Agri-food supply chain flexibility and robustness

Notice Description

Contract Award Notice: Award of a Contract to undertake market research to better understand the robustness of Agri-food supply chain models

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5c1b6f6f-74ea-45f0-a685-18c598f0b7cf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5eb1e6e0-f3d1-49d0-8fec-064a6bf8e2a2
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,920 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Dec 20187 years ago
Contract Period
21 Dec 2018 - 11 Jan 2019 30 days
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 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

THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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