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PH Indicator Project

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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07 Jul 2020 at 15:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The contract titled "PH Indicator Project" was awarded by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focusing on improving plant health intelligence within the research and development services sector. This project is located in London, England, and falls under the CPV classification of 73000000. The procurement method utilised was a direct single tender action due to its value of £34,325, with the contract period commencing on 1st July 2020 and ending on 10th September 2020. The award was published on 7th July 2020.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for growth in the consultancy and research services sector, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses that specialise in plant health assessments, policy development, or related consultancy services would be well-suited to compete for future contracts in this domain. The targeted focus on outcome-based indicators indicates a shift towards more impactful performance measurement, offering a chance for innovative solutions and expertise to shape the future of plant health strategy in Great Britain.

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Notice Title

PH Indicator Project

Notice Description

Improving plant health intelligence In 2017 the Plant Health Board endorsed a proposal for Defra to work towards a more useful and effective set of indicators for tracking progress against plant health policy objectives, and the contribution that policy makes to that progress, than is available today. Current performance measurement is overly inward-facing, measuring the outputs of the Plant Health Services (PHS) rather than changes in the performance of the system that they oversee. This means it is difficult to understand the performance of the PHS in relation to the UK's policy objectives for plant health. The new indicator set will focus on outcomes that reflect the targeted changes in the performance of the system overseen by PHS. It will be built on an understanding of plant health policy objectives, the role of the PHS within the system that it regulates and the mechanisms by which PHS actions are expected to lead to target outcomes, such that the efficacy of those actions can be better assessed. Progress towards such outcomes is not fully within the control of the PHS but is influenced by multiple actors within the plant health system, as well as external factors (e.g. weather). New outcome indicators should be available to support the updated Plant Biosecurity strategy for Great Britain. To-date, Defra, supported by ICF, have completed the initial steps of the outcome indicator development process 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-a4bd6897-c841-493a-80ee-8828af43aa07
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/408c9018-1052-4fa5-8c55-97db542fa674
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (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
£34,325 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,325 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20205 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2020 - 10 Sep 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
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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

ICF CONSULTING SERVICES

Further Information

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