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Review of the Evidence for Sentience in Decapod Crustaceans and Cephalopod Molluscs

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Award

19 Aug 2020 at 13:23

Award Notice
Tender

06 Mar 2020 at 11:43

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Defra Network eTendering Portal, which has issued a tender titled "Review of the Evidence for Sentience in Decapod Crustaceans and Cephalopod Molluscs." This initiative falls under the services category, focusing on research related to animal welfare standards in the UK. The procurement stage is complete, with the award made on 12 June 2020, and the contract period spans from 15 June to 7 December 2020. The tender was published on 6 March 2020, and it featured an open procurement method, specifically designed for contracts below threshold value, amounting to £33,150. Key delivery locations include the UK and various territories across Europe.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses engaged in research and consultancy, particularly those specialising in animal welfare, marine biology, or related fields. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to apply, given the inclusive nature of the procurement process. Competing organisations should be equipped to conduct scientific reviews and provide insights into the welfare implications of commercial practices involving decapod crustaceans and cephalopods.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Review of the Evidence for Sentience in Decapod Crustaceans and Cephalopod Molluscs

Notice Description

Defra is committed to the highest animal welfare standards and is aware of a growing body of evidence that considers the capacity for decapod crustaceans and cephalopod molluscs to experience pain, suffering and distress. In light of this body of evidence and concerns raised by a number of animal welfare organisations, they are commissioning an external review of the evidence. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-789c6d69-61a2-499a-a58a-4b0daeb23df4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2877866-37a8-44db-b2e5-692c9e27b6fd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£33,150 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,150 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20205 years ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2020 - 7 Dec 2020 1-6 months
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 NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

LSE ENTERPRISE

Further Information

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