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Behavioural Insights Framework For Animal Health and Welfare System

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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18 Nov 2025 at 12:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has recently awarded a contract titled "Behavioural Insights Framework For Animal Health and Welfare System" to the Behavioural Insights Team. This project, classified under the industry category of "Research and development consultancy services" (CPV code: 73200000), aims to enhance policy effectiveness within the animal health and welfare system by developing a behavioural insights framework. The procurement process, initiated as a call-off from a framework agreement, was selective in nature. The tender period concluded on 26th September 2025, and the contract commenced on 7th November 2025, set to run until 31st March 2026. The project is located in London, United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in behavioural insights and research consultancy, particularly those that are SMEs, as they are particularly suitable for this tender. The initiative aims to address critical behavioural challenges within animal health and welfare, thereby offering businesses the ability to contribute to impactful policy development. Companies with expertise in designing and evaluating behaviour change interventions stand to benefit significantly, particularly those looking to expand their influence within the public sector and enhance their services related to disease prevention, animal welfare, and emergency preparedness. The overall project value is £141,819.80, which reflects considerable investment into research and development in this essential sector.

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Notice Title

Behavioural Insights Framework For Animal Health and Welfare System

Notice Description

This project will address gaps in understanding how to influence behaviour across the animal health and welfare system. It will identify key behaviours and actors that affect outcomes such as disease prevention, animal welfare and emergency preparedness. A core aim is to support more effective and coordinated policy by developing a clear, evidence-informed framework for designing and evaluating behaviour change interventions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-98617a4c-d2da-4b4e-a0d3-d95f8cdda864
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cb07a67-264e-4720-86d2-5552bb02dab4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£141,819 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£141,819 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
7 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
Defra Commercial
Contact Email
procurement@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEHAVIOURAL INSIGHTS TEAM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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