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FCP - social design, anthropology and community-led transformation

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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07 Feb 2025 at 12:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The recent contract awarded by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) focuses on social design, anthropology, and community-led transformation. The procurement process, classified under social research services, employs a direct procurement method labelled as a single tender action (below threshold). The contract, valued at £44,000, involves opportunities across the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and other global locations. The tender commenced on 20th November 2024 and is set to conclude on 30th April 2025. Key dates include the tender end date of 19th November 2024 and the contract award date on 3rd February 2025, with the notice published on 7th February 2025.

This tender represents significant business growth potential, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The selected supplier, Hilary Cottam, exemplifies an SME engaging in high-impact social projects. Businesses with expertise in social research services, specifically those capable of implementing projects with community-led approaches, are well-suited to compete for similar opportunities. The direct procurement method could streamline engagement for SMEs, emphasising innovation and tailored solutions in social infrastructure and transformations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FCP - social design, anthropology and community-led transformation

Notice Description

FCP - social design, anthropology and community-led transformation

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bb46a53f-85a2-45be-ac53-289767a4032e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2709a5b-2b2e-48e6-b867-d87877f66e1d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£44,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
20 Nov 2024 - 30 Apr 2025 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
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Additional Buyers

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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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

HILARY COTTAM

Further Information

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