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Evidence based causal map of the food system

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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11 Nov 2025 at 16:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has awarded a contract for the development of an evidence-based causal map of the food system, classified under Research and Development Consultancy Services (CPV: 73200000). The procurement process, now in the Award stage, was conducted through a selective method involving a call-off from a framework agreement. This contract, valued at £55,941.60, was awarded to Eunomia Research & Consulting Ltd. The contract period runs from 1st April 2025 to 31st July 2025, with work being undertaken in the United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 31st March 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses engaged in research and development consultancy, specifically those with expertise in food system analytics. While larger enterprises like Eunomia Research & Consulting Ltd. are poised to excel due to the scale of the project, specialist subcontractors like CECAN Ltd can also find niche opportunities in providing specific expertise. This contract facilitates the pooling of resources and skills from across the industry, encouraging businesses to showcase their ability to deliver on complex, data-driven projects that impact sustainability and food system efficiencies.

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Notice Title

Evidence based causal map of the food system

Notice Description

This contract is to specifically assess listed subcontractor CECAN Ltd given the specialist skills needed to complete this work. Contract awarded by Defra.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7438c3de-b7ae-4854-b0b0-c57dce34e144
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14cc5bb5-4550-4a13-b5bc-aa7203d3837c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£55,941 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55,941 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
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

EUNOMIA RESEARCH & CONSULTING

Further Information

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