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Research Development and Evidence Framework

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Summary of the contracting process

The Defra Network is currently managing the "Research Development and Evidence Framework," a public procurement process classified under research services in the UK. This active procurement is in the planning stage and is structured to be a framework agreement divided into four primary lots, addressing various aspects of the food system, farming, air quality, and socio-economic research. The tender period concludes on 12 April 2021, with the maximum number of lots that a supplier can be awarded set to fifteen, indicating a substantial opportunity for engaged suppliers.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and experimental development, particularly those focusing on agricultural sciences, environmental analysis, and socio-economic impact assessments. Suppliers ranging from established universities to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in data analysis, agricultural consulting, and integrated research methodologies are encouraged to participate. By successfully bidding for these lots, businesses can align their services with government needs and enhance their market presence within a growing sector focused on sustainable development and food security.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Research Development and Evidence Framework

Notice Description

Defra wishes to let a Framework agreement for the provision of Research, Development & Evidence Services. Research and Experimental Development (R&D) comprises creative work undertaken on a systematic basis in order to increase the stock of knowledge, including knowledge of man, culture and society, and the use of this stock of knowledge to devise new applications. Evidence covers a range of sciences including economics, social research, operational research, statistics, natural science, engineering and geography. The framework will be divided into 4 lots, which are additionally divided into sub lots: Lot 1 Food sub lot 1.1 - Supporting a resilient and secure food system sub lot 1.2 - Enabling a productive and competitive agri-food chain sub lot 1.3 - Safety and Confidence in food sub lot 1.4 - Supporting a sustainable and healthy agri-food chain lot 2 Farming sub lot 2.1 - Crop performance and protection services sub lot 2.2 - Livestock performance services sub lot 2.3 - Agronomy, nutrient management and sustainable system services sub lot 2.4 - Modelling toolkits, informatics and comparative life cycle assessment services sub lot 2.5 - Farming statistics Lot 3 Air Quality sub lot 3.1 - Air quality analysis and expert services sub lot 3.2 - Air quality monitoring and data sub lot 3.3 - Modelling tools for air quality studies sub lot 3.4 - Air quality economics and socio-economic sub lot 3.5 - Noise research and analysis Lot 4 Socio-Economic sub lot 4.1 - Socio-economic

Lot Information

RD&E Framework Lot 1 Food Science Sub Lot 1.1 Supporting a Resilient And Secure Food System;

Work under lot 1 covers services relating to Defra's Food Science and Evidence Programme, which provides multi-disciplinary scientific research, evidence and analysis to inform policy development & implementation. Through this work, Defra seeks to develop a world-leading resilient Agri-food system, enabling the sector to grow and be more productive, sustainably. For Sub lot specific details and core services please register on the Bravo E-tendering portal and navigate to project_30120 Additional information: The Authority seeks to identify high quality contractors to participate in a tendering exercise for the provision of a new framework agreement for Research, Development and Evidence, (RD&E Framework). The RD&E Framework will support core Defra and its Arms-Length Bodies NDPB's and Executive Agencies

Renewal: tbc

RD&E Framework Lot 1 Food Science Sub Lot 1.2 - Enabling a Productive and Competitive Agri-food chain

Work under lot 1 covers services relating to Defra's Food Science and Evidence Programme, which provides multi-disciplinary scientific research, evidence and analysis to inform policy development & implementation. Through this work, Defra seeks to develop a world-leading resilient Agri-food system, enabling the sector to grow and be more productive, sustainably. For Sub lot specific details and core services please register on the Bravo E-tendering portal and navigate to project_30120 Additional information: The Authority seeks to identify high quality contractors to participate in a tendering exercise for the provision of a new framework agreement for Research, Development and Evidence, (RD&E Framework). The RD&E Framework will support core Defra and its Arms-Length Bodies NDPB's and Executive Agencies

Renewal: tbc

RD&E Framework lot 1 Food Science Sub lot 1.3 Safety and Confidence In Food

Work under lot 1 covers services relating to Defra's Food Science and Evidence Programme, which provides multi-disciplinary scientific research, evidence and analysis to inform policy development & implementation. Through this work, Defra seeks to develop a world-leading resilient Agri-food system, enabling the sector to grow and be more productive, sustainably. For Sub lot specific details and core services please register on the Bravo E-tendering portal and navigate to project_30120 Additional information: The Authority seeks to identify high quality contractors to participate in a tendering exercise for the provision of a new framework agreement for Research, Development and Evidence, (RD&E Framework). The RD&E Framework will support core Defra and its Arms-Length Bodies NDPB's and Executive Agencies

Renewal: tbc

RD&D Framework Lot 1 Food Science Sub lot 1.4 Supporting a sustainable and Healthy Agri-food chain

Work under lot 1 covers services relating to Defra's Food Science and Evidence Programme, which provides multi-disciplinary scientific research, evidence and analysis to inform policy development & implementation. Through this work, Defra seeks to develop a world-leading resilient Agri-food system, enabling the sector to grow and be more productive, sustainably For Sub lot specific details and core services please register on the Bravo E-tendering portal and navigate to project_30120 Additional information: The Authority seeks to identify high quality contractors to participate in a tendering exercise for the provision of a new framework agreement for Research, Development and Evidence, (RD&E Framework). The RD&E Framework will support core Defra and its Arms-Length Bodies NDPB's and Executive Agencies

Renewal: tbc

RD&E Framework Lot 2 Farming R&D, Evidence and Analysis Sub-lot 2.1 Crop Performance and Protection Services

Work under lot 2 covers services relating to Defra's Farming R&D, evidence and analysis programme. This informs and guides policy by ensuring knowledge gaps are addressed with robust, up to date and unbiased evidence. The programme engages with farmers, industries, sector bodies, environmental organisations and civil society. It looks to address current and near-term issues, and also to the future, to understand future risks and vulnerabilities to enable long term resilience building, adaptation and transformation of the farming sector, in readiness for the opportunities and risks posed by global drivers of change For Sub lot specific details and core services please register on the Bravo E-tendering portal and navigate to project_30120 Additional information: The Authority seeks to identify high quality contractors to participate in a tendering exercise for the provision of a new framework agreement for Research, Development and Evidence, (RD&E Framework). The RD&E Framework will support core Defra and its Arms-Length Bodies NDPB's and Executive Agencies

Renewal: tbc

RD&E Framework Lot 2 Farming R&D, Evidence and Analysis Sub-lot 2.2 Livestock Performance Services

Work under lot 2 covers services relating to Defra's Farming R&D, evidence and analysis programme. This informs and guides policy by ensuring knowledge gaps are addressed with robust, up to date and unbiased evidence. The programme engages with farmers, industries, sector bodies, environmental organisations and civil society. It looks to address current and near-term issues, and also to the future, to understand future risks and vulnerabilities to enable long term resilience building, adaptation and transformation of the farming sector, in readiness for the opportunities and risks posed by global drivers of change For Sub lot specific details and core services please register on the Bravo E-tendering portal and navigate to project_30120 Additional information: The Authority seeks to identify high quality contractors to participate in a tendering exercise for the provision of a new framework agreement for Research, Development and Evidence, (RD&E Framework). The RD&E Framework will support core Defra and its Arms-Length Bodies NDPB's and Executive Agencies

Renewal: tbc

RD&E Framework Lot 2 Farming R&D, Evidence and Analysis Sub-lot 2.3 Agronomy, Nutrient Management and Sustainable System Services;

Work under lot 2 covers services relating to Defra's Farming R&D, evidence and analysis programme. This informs and guides policy by ensuring knowledge gaps are addressed with robust, up to date and unbiased evidence. The programme engages with farmers, industries, sector bodies, environmental organisations and civil society. It looks to address current and near-term issues, and also to the future, to understand future risks and vulnerabilities to enable long term resilience building, adaptation and transformation of the farming sector, in readiness for the opportunities and risks posed by global drivers of change For Sub lot specific details and core services please register on the Bravo E-tendering portal and navigate to project_30120 Additional information: The Authority seeks to identify high quality contractors to participate in a tendering exercise for the provision of a new framework agreement for Research, Development and Evidence, (RD&E Framework). The RD&E Framework will support core Defra and its Arms-Length Bodies NDPB's and Executive Agencies

Renewal: tbc

RD&E Framework Lot 2 Farming R&D, Evidence and Analysis Sub-lot 2.4 Modelling Toolkits Informatics and Comparative Life Cycle Assessment Services

Work under lot 2 covers services relating to Defra's Farming R&D, evidence and analysis programme. This informs and guides policy by ensuring knowledge gaps are addressed with robust, up to date and unbiased evidence. The programme engages with farmers, industries, sector bodies, environmental organisations and civil society. It looks to address current and near-term issues, and also to the future, to understand future risks and vulnerabilities to enable long term resilience building, adaptation and transformation of the farming sector, in readiness for the opportunities and risks posed by global drivers of change. For Sub lot specific details and core services please register on the Bravo E-tendering portal and navigate to project_30120 Additional information: The Authority seeks to identify high quality contractors to participate in a tendering exercise for the provision of a new framework agreement for Research, Development and Evidence, (RD&E Framework). The RD&E Framework will support core Defra and its Arms-Length Bodies NDPB's and Executive Agencies

Renewal: tbc

RD&E Framework Lot 2 Farming R&D, Evidence and Analysis Sub-lot 2.5 Farming Statistics

Work under lot 2 covers services relating to Defra's Farming R&D, evidence and analysis programme. This informs and guides policy by ensuring knowledge gaps are addressed with robust, up to date and unbiased evidence. The programme engages with farmers, industries, sector bodies, environmental organisations and civil society. It looks to address current and near-term issues, and also to the future, to understand future risks and vulnerabilities to enable long term resilience building, adaptation and transformation of the farming sector, in readiness for the opportunities and risks posed by global drivers of change. For Sub lot specific details and core services please register on the Bravo E-tendering portal and navigate to project_30120 Additional information: The Authority seeks to identify high quality contractors to participate in a tendering exercise for the provision of a new framework agreement for Research, Development and Evidence, (RD&E Framework). The RD&E Framework will support core Defra and its Arms-Length Bodies NDPB's and Executive Agencies

Renewal: tbc

RD&E Framework Lot 3 Air Quality and Noise R&D, Evidence and Analysis Sub-lot 3.1 AQ analysis and expert services

Work under lot 3 covers services relating to Defra's Air Quality and Noise Evidence Programme, which provides multi-disciplinary scientific research, evidence and analysis to inform policy development & implementation. Defra seeks to develop a world-leading AQ and noise evidence base and would like to invite potential suppliers to set out their proposals to deliver a range of analysis tools and expert advice to support the Authority to evaluate Air Quality and Noise evidence/plans and to deliver critical assurance and enhancements to their evidence base which underpin policy interventions. For Sub lot specific details and core services please register on the Bravo E-tendering portal and navigate to project_30120 Additional information: The Authority seeks to identify high quality contractors to participate in a tendering exercise for the provision of a new framework agreement for Research, Development and Evidence, (RD&E Framework). The RD&E Framework will support core Defra and its Arms-Length Bodies NDPB's and Executive Agencies

Renewal: tbc

RD&E Framework Lot 3 Air Quality and Noise R&D, Evidence and Analysis Sub-lot 3.2 AQ Monitoring and data

Work under lot 3 covers services relating to Defra's Air Quality and Noise Evidence Programme, which provides multi-disciplinary scientific research, evidence and analysis to inform policy development & implementation. Defra seeks to develop a world-leading AQ and noise evidence base and would like to invite potential suppliers to set out their proposals to deliver a range of analysis tools and expert advice to support the Authority to evaluate Air Quality and Noise evidence/plans and to deliver critical assurance and enhancements to their evidence base which underpin policy interventions. For Sub lot specific details and core services please register on the Bravo E-tendering portal and navigate to project_30120 Additional information: The Authority seeks to identify high quality contractors to participate in a tendering exercise for the provision of a new framework agreement for Research, Development and Evidence, (RD&E Framework). The RD&E Framework will support core Defra and its Arms-Length Bodies NDPB's and Executive Agencies

Renewal: tbc

RD&E Framework Lot 3 Air Quality and Noise R&D, Evidence and Analysis Sub-lot 3.3 Modelling tools for AQ studies;

Work under lot 3 covers services relating to Defra's Air Quality and Noise Evidence Programme, which provides multi-disciplinary scientific research, evidence and analysis to inform policy development & implementation. Defra seeks to develop a world-leading AQ and noise evidence base and would like to invite potential suppliers to set out their proposals to deliver a range of analysis tools and expert advice to support the Authority to evaluate Air Quality and Noise evidence/plans and to deliver critical assurance and enhancements to their evidence base which underpin policy interventions. For Sub lot specific details and core services please register on the Bravo E-tendering portal and navigate to project_30120

Renewal: tbc

RD&E Framework Lot 3 Air Quality and Noise R&D, Evidence and Analysis Sub-lot 3.4 AQ Economics and social research

Work under lot 3 covers services relating to Defra's Air Quality and Noise Evidence Programme, which provides multi-disciplinary scientific research, evidence and analysis to inform policy development & implementation. Defra seeks to develop a world-leading AQ and noise evidence base and would like to invite potential suppliers to set out their proposals to deliver a range of analysis tools and expert advice to support the Authority to evaluate Air Quality and Noise evidence/plans and to deliver critical assurance and enhancements to their evidence base which underpin policy interventions. For Sub lot specific details and core services please register on the Bravo E-tendering portal and navigate to project_30120 Additional information: The Authority seeks to identify high quality contractors to participate in a tendering exercise for the provision of a new framework agreement for Research, Development and Evidence, (RD&E Framework). The RD&E Framework will support core Defra and its Arms-Length Bodies NDPB's and Executive Agencies

Renewal: tbc

RD&E Framework Lot 3 Air Quality and Noise R&D, Evidence and Analysis Sub-lot 3.5 Noise research and analysis

Work under lot 3 covers services relating to Defra's Air Quality and Noise Evidence Programme, which provides multi-disciplinary scientific research, evidence and analysis to inform policy development & implementation. Defra seeks to develop a world-leading AQ and noise evidence base and would like to invite potential suppliers to set out their proposals to deliver a range of analysis tools and expert advice to support the Authority to evaluate Air Quality and Noise evidence/plans and to deliver critical assurance and enhancements to their evidence base which underpin policy interventions. For Sub lot specific details and core services please register on the Bravo E-tendering portal and navigate to project_30120 Additional information: The Authority seeks to identify high quality contractors to participate in a tendering exercise for the provision of a new framework agreement for Research, Development and Evidence, (RD&E Framework). The RD&E Framework will support core Defra and its Arms-Length Bodies NDPB's and Executive Agencies

Lot 4 Socio-Economic

Lot 4 Socio-Economic sub lot 4.1 - Socio-economic

Renewal: tbc

Lot 1 Food

Lot 1 Food sub lot 1.1 - Supporting a resilient and secure food system sub lot 1.2 - Enabling a productive and competitive agri-food chain sub lot 1.3 - Safety and Confidence in food sub lot 1.4 - Supporting a sustainable and healthy agri-food chain

Lot 2 Farming

lot 2 Farming sub lot 2.1 - Crop performance and protection services sub lot 2.2 - Livestock performance services sub lot 2.3 - Agronomy, nutrient management and sustainable system services sub lot 2.4 - Modelling toolkits, informatics and comparative life cycle assessment services sub lot 2.5 - Farming statistics

Lot 3 Air Quality and Noise

Lot 3 Air Quality sub lot 3.1 - Air quality analysis and expert services sub lot 3.2 - Air quality monitoring and data sub lot 3.3 - Modelling tools for air quality studies sub lot 3.4 - Air quality economics and socio-economic sub lot 3.5 - Noise research and analysis

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0299a5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014341-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,333,333 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 May 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
3 years

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active, Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Defra Network eTendering Portal
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
Postcode Area
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
29
Supplier Names

Aecom Limited

Air Quality Consultants Ltd

Anderson Acoustic Ltd

Atkins Limited

Bureau Veritas UK Limited

Collingwood Environmental Planning Limited

Cranfield University

EarthSense

Environmental Research Group, Imperial College Projects Limited

Fera Science Ltd

Harper Adams University

ICF Consulting Services

LGC ltd

Market & Opinion Research International

NIAB

NatCen (National Centre for Social Research)

National Physical Laboratory

Progressive Farming Trust t/a Organic Research Centre

RSK ADAS Limited

Ricardo-AEA ltd

SRUC

Sustainable Acoustics Ltd

TRL Limited

The James Hutton Institute

UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology

University of Gloucestershire

University of Northumbria at Newcastle

University of Nottingham

Wood Group UK Limited

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