Tender

Managing risk in the red meat sector

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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Tender

23 Oct 2018 at 08:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has initiated a tender titled "Managing risk in the red meat sector". This procurement process falls under the research services category and is focused on the GB red meat supply chain, addressing market failures and risk mitigation strategies. The tender is currently in the active stage, with submissions due by the closing date of 5th November 2018. The work is expected to commence shortly after the closing date, beginning on 9th November 2018, and will run until 31st January 2019. The delivery for the project will occur in the West Midlands region of the UK, and it is being conducted through a limited competitive quotation procurement method, which is below threshold limits.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research services related to the agriculture and food sectors, particularly those with an interest in risk management tools. Companies that are well-suited to compete may include consultancy firms, agricultural economists, and research institutions targeting solutions for supply chain challenges within the red meat industry. The emphasis on the involvement of voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) suggests that organisations within this sector could also contribute innovative approaches to risk mitigation strategies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Managing risk in the red meat sector

Notice Description

AHDB are looking for researchers interested in developing tools and options that could mitigate risk within the GB red meat supply chain. Volatile prices, for both inputs and outputs, has been increasing over the years and, regardless of Brexit, this is expected to stay/increase. One of the levy boards' key role is to address market failure and currently, in the industry, this involves ways to mitigate risk. This piece of work is intended to provide insight into what tools/options are currently available in GB and rest of the world to provide solutions for GB supply chain to use. Additional information: Closing date of 5th November 2018

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-85936089-1d86-4f29-a42c-581e2cb0db0d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e190dd6f-63bd-40b7-bf83-a21ff55de4a3
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Nov 2018 - 31 Jan 2019 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
KENILWORTH, WARWICKSHIRE
Postcode
CV8 2LZ
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Cubbington & Leek Wootton
Westminster Constituency
Kenilworth and Southam

Further Information

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