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CSD19 Integrative Foresight and Forecasting-------DEM0010490

DEFRA

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06 Sep 2024 at 09:02

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "CSD19 Integrative Foresight and Forecasting-------DEM0010490" was conducted by DEFRA (Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs) and focuses on research and development consultancy services within the biothreat landscape sector. The project aims to integrate super forecasting with foresight methodologies to enhance the assessment of emerging biothreats. Located in London, UK, this procurement falls under the 'services' category and has reached the award stage. The contract period commenced on 2nd September 2024 and will conclude on 31st March 2025. Key dates included an initial tender period ending on 23rd August 2024 and the official award being published on 6th September 2024. The awarded contract value is £49,500.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development, particularly those focused on biothreats affecting animals, plants, and fungi. SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises) will find this contract valuable for showcasing their expertise in predictive and analytic technologies. The direct procurement method, involving a single tender action below the threshold, suggests a streamlined process favouring businesses with agile decision-making and niche capabilities. The involvement of DEFRA underscores the importance of national security, making this a prestigious project for companies like ForgeFront, the awarded supplier, to build their credentials and expand their portfolio in the public sector.

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Notice Title

CSD19 Integrative Foresight and Forecasting-------DEM0010490

Notice Description

Aim 1. To integrate super forecasting with foresight methodologies to provide probabilistic, but non-linear, judgments on emerging, novel and convergent biothreats that either target directly or use as a primary vector, animals, plant and fungi (APF) to protect national security. 2. To define and establish archetypal system trajectories across Defra's biothreat landscape and threshold(s) for anticipatory action. 3. To test and examine how current decision-making structures respond to threshold breaches and super forecasting more broadly as part of the overall (Defra) biothreat assessment concept.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bbe214b2-d31b-4d1d-afe5-5dce769bce26
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9f0c9db-50ed-49aa-aea6-a77fe19118f1
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, VCSE
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
£49,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 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
DEFRA
Contact Name
Defra
Contact Email
dgcenquiries@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03459335577

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

FORGEFRONT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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