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RDE267: Forward look review: opportunities for Defra's crop Genetic Improvement

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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25 Jun 2025 at 15:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has completed a procurement process titled "RDE267: Forward look review: opportunities for Defra's crop Genetic Improvement" under the industry category of research and development consultancy services. The contract is for an amount of £98,732.48, and the award was finalised to Cranfield University on 20th June 2025. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract will run from 1st July 2025 until 30th April 2026, and it encompasses work across the United Kingdom, the British Overseas Territories, and other specified regions. The tender process has now reached the award stage, with publications made on the 25th of June 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy, particularly those with expertise in genetic improvement and agricultural innovations. While the procurement was selective and not open to all SMEs, businesses experienced in similar framework agreements may benefit from pursuing future collaborations with government departments such as Defra. Companies with a strong background in programme evaluation and data management could leverage this contract to enhance their portfolios and build lasting partnerships within the public sector.

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Notice Title

RDE267: Forward look review: opportunities for Defra's crop Genetic Improvement

Notice Description

This project should draw out the key opportunities for the new GIN Platform for programme evaluation, IP monitoring, data management and possible future funding models, utilising the 10-year GINs review, all relevant information sources and from discussions with contractors and relevant stakeholders. Contract awarded by Defra.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e04bb1de-af09-4f3a-ac8e-6c36facd157b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e20bb8b7-3f19-4744-a439-556a3bd31dfb
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
£98,732 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£98,732 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 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
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
Bo-Jess Brooks
Contact Email
bo.brooks@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

CRANFIELD UNIVERSITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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