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FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT: Joint Venture with FERA Science Ltd

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves a Framework Agreement for a Joint Venture with FERA Science Ltd, initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal based in London, England. This is classified under Research and Development services and related consultancy services. The contract period is set from 1st April 2015 to 31st March 2025, having undergone an open procurement method with the tender period concluding on 5th December 2014. The project seeks to partner with organisations outside of the government, embedding some existing Fera Business into a newly established company, NewCo.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focusing on environmental protection, agricultural services, and consultancy within government support services. Companies that specialise in research and development, environmental management, or those looking to foster innovative partnerships in these sectors would be particularly well-suited to compete in this Joint Venture. Engaging in this tender could lead to long-term collaborations and growth within the public sector, leveraging the expertise needed to effectively contribute to the objectives of the Food and Environment Research Agency.

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Notice Title

FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT: Joint Venture with FERA Science Ltd

Notice Description

The Authority is looking for a Joint Venture Partner for its executive agency Fera, the Food and Environment Research Agency (Fera). This project aims to enable the Authority to partner with one or more organisations outside government to enable a Joint Venture. The Authority will vest some of the existing Fera Business into a newly incorporated company (NewCo) limited by shares. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses e-tendering, provided by Bravosolutions. In order to access the Bravo system you will need to be registered. Could I therefore request that you register on the Bravo portal for Defra. If you're already registered on the Bravo portal please check that your registration includes Defra, as you have to specify us in order to correctly receive the tender documents. If you have any problems with the registration process, please contact the Bravo helpline on 0800 368 4850 or alternatively email them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. The link you require for new registration/amendments to registrations is - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bd7dace-7b88-4adb-8e8d-e7ece5291f93
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

71315000 - Building services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

75130000 - Supporting services for the government

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

90720000 - Environmental protection

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2014Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 201510 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2015 - 31 Mar 2025 Over 5 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 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

CAPITA GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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