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RDE 414 - Biosecure Procurement Requirement Pilot Evaluation: Phase 2

DEFRA

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19 Dec 2023 at 18:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has awarded a contract titled "RDE 414 - Biosecure Procurement Requirement Pilot Evaluation: Phase 2" for research and development consultancy services. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from December 19, 2023, to March 13, 2025. The tender deadline was on December 13, 2023. The location for delivery includes various regions, such as the British Oversea Territories, Europe, United Kingdom, and others.

This procurement opportunity initiated by Defra aims to assess the impact and learning outcomes of the Biosecure Procurement Requirement (BPR) Pilot Phase 2. Businesses in the research and development consultancy services sector, particularly those experienced in evaluating grant-aided projects and supporting tree planting initiatives, would find this tender suitable. The contract offers a £68,600 value for services, providing a lucrative opportunity for businesses specializing in environmental research and consultancy services to contribute to sustainability efforts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RDE 414 - Biosecure Procurement Requirement Pilot Evaluation: Phase 2

Notice Description

Purpose: To design an evaluation framework and to then carry out an evaluation of the Biosecure Procurement Requirement (BPR) Pilot Phase 2. The purpose of the evaluation is twofold: (1) Impact - to assess whether and how the BPR is impacting on grant-aided tree planting / restocking and how the BPR is impacting the rate of uptake of the Plant Healthy Certification Scheme and applications for certification through the Ready to Plant assessment route and (2) Learning - to recommend any adjustments to the BPR design and administration required beyond the Pilot phase. Reporting from the first phase of the evaluation has highlighted research questions where there is a weak evidence base and where more data is required. It is therefore a requirement that the next phase of the evaluation aims to strengthen that evidence. This includes but is not limited to additional support for smaller nurseries, to determine the extent of the impact the BPR may have on planting rate and type and recommendations to support future roll-out. This contract was awarded by DEFRA.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bc53df13-df7f-4220-a40c-4a6fcdcd984c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd32be7b-3104-4f00-afaa-9b84048e80e0
Current Stage
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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
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£68,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
19 Dec 2023 - 13 Mar 2025 1-2 years
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
Contact Name
Defra Group Commercial
Contact Email
dgc.rdeframework@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
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

Notice Documents

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