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Awarded- Accelerating the transition to peat free

DEFRA

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10 Jul 2023 at 10:59

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27 Feb 2023 at 11:19

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Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the project titled "Awarded- Accelerating the transition to peat free" was initiated by the buying organisation, Defra. The project falls under the industry category of Economic research services. The procurement stage is complete, with a direct procurement method using a Single tender action below threshold. The contract period runs from January 31, 2023, to February 28, 2025, with a contract value of 75,000 GBP. The tender period ended on December 23, 2022, and the project involves research on delivering high-quality plants grown in responsibly sourced substrates.

This awarded tender by Defra presents an opportunity for businesses, especially SMEs and VCSEs, in the Economic research services sector. Businesses interested in sustainable practices and research in the professional sector would find this tender suitable for growth opportunities. The project's focus on transitioning to peat-free solutions aligns with environmental and policy considerations, making it an attractive proposition for businesses looking to contribute to sustainable practices and influence future policy developments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Awarded- Accelerating the transition to peat free

Notice Description

This will research a systems approach to delivering high quality plants grown in responsibly sourced substrates. This research will help to inform policy in the future, specifically regarding exemptions for the use of peat in the professional sector.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-708851f5-8227-45f8-8108-7ffb10c30eb9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e2a526f-c445-4927-b916-421e51fae2b9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79311400 - Economic research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jan 2023 - 28 Feb 2025 2-3 years
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
Additional Buyers

ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

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

RHS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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