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RDE808: Animal Abuse and Domestic Homicide/Suicide

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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01 Jul 2025 at 13:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has completed the award phase for a procurement process titled "RDE808: Animal Abuse and Domestic Homicide/Suicide". This tender falls under the industry category of Research and Development Consultancy Services and was conducted through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The awarded contract, valued at £68,775.39, spans from 21st July 2025 to 21st July 2027. With operations extending across diverse locations, including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the rest of the world, and the United Kingdom, it aims to advance understanding of the interconnections between pet abuse and domestic violence. The award to the University of Bristol was confirmed on 30th June 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in specialised research and consultancy services, particularly those with experience in analysing social issues and formulating strategic interventions. Although not specifically aimed at SMEs or voluntary, community and social enterprises, the project offers a platform for academic and professional institutions to contribute towards the development of coordinated policies and services. Eligible organisations could leverage such contracts to bolster their credentials and expand their influence in the public sector, particularly those with proficiency in multi-regional operations and a track record in socially impactful research.

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Notice Title

RDE808: Animal Abuse and Domestic Homicide/Suicide

Notice Description

We aim to develop further understanding of how pet abuse and domestic violence are interconnected, pinpointing critical areas for action and proposing strategies for coordinated services and policies within Great Britain. Contract awarded by Defra.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c026c8af-fb1e-45a4-8c8b-82ac551c2f20
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c8e2762-7842-4eff-8850-f005876ef0fb
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£68,775 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£68,775 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jul 2025 - 21 Jul 2027 2-3 years
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 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

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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