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Investigating the role of societal resilience in emergencies and resilience preparedness

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Animal and Plant Health Agency has completed a procurement process regarding social research services, specifically focusing on "Investigating the role of societal resilience in emergencies and resilience preparedness". The contract, valued at £75,000, was awarded to Thinks Insight and Strategy (Britain Thinks) Limited, with the procurement underpinned by a selective method through a framework agreement. The project aims to examine individual and household behaviours in various population groups, notably including vulnerable individuals, during emergencies. This initiative, situated mainly in the United Kingdom, with considerations for other locations like British Overseas Territories, began on 12th November 2025 and will conclude on 27th March 2026.

This tender opens opportunities for businesses specialising in social research and consultancy, particularly those with experience in emergency preparedness and societal resilience. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) stand to gain, given the suitability criteria encouraging participation from these entities. Organisations with robust analytical capabilities and proven methodologies in evaluating behavioural factors and interventions across diverse population segments will find this tender advantageous for showcasing their expertise and contributing to crucial societal research.

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Notice Title

Investigating the role of societal resilience in emergencies and resilience preparedness

Notice Description

Defra wishes to investigate individual and household behaviours within different population groups relating to preparedness. Defra is interest in the general population however specific focus should also be given to vulnerable individuals and some focus to dependant companion animals (see definition above). Specific types of vulnerabilities include: * The older people * People with young children * Individuals with chronic health conditions (physical or mental) or disability * Adults with low income/unemployed * Those with limited literacy or who do not speak English as a first language Further population breakdowns of interest include rural/urban populations due to the difference in the required levels of preparedness for individuals in different areas. The key research questions for this project are: 1. What are the barriers to individuals and households being prepared for emergencies? o What does the existing research say and what are the evidence gaps that need to be filled? o What are the specific barriers to preparedness for vulnerable individuals and in relation to companion animals? 2. What are the factors that enable individuals to improve their preparedness? o What are the different types of factors that improve preparedness? o How does the relevance of these factors vary by different population groups, including those relevant to vulnerable individuals and in relation to companion animals and livestock? o What is the effectiveness of different household interventions for individuals and households to be prepared? o Have any existing interventions been trialled and proved to be effective? o What could an effective intervention to improve individual and household resilience be?

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d010d508-6598-4e7f-9d94-5daa5d3aa3d0
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20255 months ago
Contract Period
12 Nov 2025 - 27 Mar 2026 1-6 months
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
ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY
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

THINKS INSIGHT AND STRATEGY (BRITAIN THINKS

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