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Literature review a& guidance for communicating CBRN recovery

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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15 Jan 2026 at 10:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) recently concluded a public procurement process titled "Literature review and guidance for communicating CBRN recovery." Classified under social research services, this procurement involved a call-off from a framework agreement and was awarded to Thinks Insight and Strategy (Britain Thinks) Limited for £30,000. The procurement process followed a selective method, with the contract period starting on 12th January 2026 and ending on 31st March 2026. The services are intended for broad locations, including the UK and various international territories. The award was published on the 15th of January 2026, reflecting the completion of the procurement stage.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in social research and risk communication, particularly those experienced with Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) recovery scenarios. Although primarily targeted at larger enterprises, given Defra's specific suitability criteria excluding SMEs and VCSEs, businesses with a robust portfolio in governmental and environmental consultancy will find it lucrative. The international scope indicated suggests potential for global collaboration and knowledge exchange, appealing to businesses looking to expand their expertise in international and public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Literature review a& guidance for communicating CBRN recovery

Notice Description

Literature review and guidance for communicating health-risks during Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) recovery

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a796d9c9-49b8-4c08-9fa2-c273667d88f9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36eb2a5a-80f8-40cb-94cf-6d352b168181
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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

THINKS INSIGHT AND STRATEGY (BRITAIN THINKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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