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ILRI Contract

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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30 Jul 2025 at 10:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "ILRI Contract" has been completed with the award stage carried out by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, located at 2 Marsham Street, London. This contract involves research services and was awarded to the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) with a total value of £136,000 GBP. The procurement method was direct, classified as a single tender action below the threshold, and the contract spans from 15th July 2025 to 31st March 2026. The services will be delivered across various international locations, including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth in research services, particularly for organisations with expertise in livestock research and associated fields. While not specifically suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger research institutes or organisations specialising in global agricultural studies are well-positioned to benefit from collaborations and expand their operations internationally. With the strategic involvement in research across diverse geographies, businesses can leverage this partnership to enrich their expertise and market reach.

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Notice Title

ILRI Contract

Notice Description

Direct award contract the the International Livestock Research Institute

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f2608728-4f06-4623-969d-ed58444f9215
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/459f5b02-8a5c-482b-bdea-7ae78b62fba4
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£136,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£136,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 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 AND 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 4DF
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

INTERNATIONAL LIVESTOCK RESEARCH INSTITUTE (ILRI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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