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FOSC Bluecycling

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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31 Jan 2022 at 14:56

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04 Jan 2022 at 10:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process titled "FOSC Bluecycling," initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focuses on research services aimed at assessing the impact of climate change on food and nutrition security. The procurement is currently in the award stage, having completed its tender period on 1st June 2021. The project, significantly funded at £157,504.19, has a contract period set from 15th June 2021 to 14th June 2024. It operates under a selective procurement method, specifically as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, and is applicable to several geographical areas, including the UK and broader Europe.

This tender presents a viable opportunity for businesses engaged in research and sustainability, particularly those specialising in climate effects on agriculture, food systems, and nutrition. Organisations with expertise in these fields, especially larger entities with a capacity for extensive research undertakings, could find this to be an advantageous venture. Businesses should consider exploring partnerships or collaborating with institutions like the University of Greenwich, which is already active in this project, to enhance their competitive edge in future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FOSC Bluecycling

Notice Description

Proposal in response to 2019 research call (a Horizon 2020 ERA-NET-Cofund 'Food Systems and Climate" (FOSC): Assessing the impact of climate change on food and nutrition security and designing more sustainable and resilient food systems in Europe and beyond'), to which we contributed UK Defra specification. Has undergone external international competitive process, followed by final project selection in which we participated 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-b5fd17-7f4f4da5-8b55-46a8-ba3b-ad29bed7a7e9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e8df715-4d60-4c45-b088-8b448fbee5a0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£157,504 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£157,504 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2021 - 14 Jun 2024 3-4 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 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

UNIVERSITY OF GREENWICH

Further Information

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