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Due Diligence Evidence Gaps

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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26 Oct 2023 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) conducted a public procurement contracting process for research and development services related to due diligence evidence gaps. The procurement stage was an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was awarded to Efeca, a large consultancy firm based in the UK. The procurement aimed to address critical research gaps within the environment sector to support sustainable supply chains and protect forests globally. The contract was signed on 14th February 2023 in London, UK.

This tender presents opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in research and development services within the environmental protection sector. Businesses with expertise in sustainable supply chain management and forest protection can compete for similar contracts in the future. For companies seeking to expand their services in the research and consultancy domain, participating in such tenders aligns with the growing emphasis on sustainable practices and environmental conservation initiatives, offering a pathway for business growth and collaboration with government agencies like Defra.

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Notice Title

Due Diligence Evidence Gaps

Notice Description

Due Diligence Evidence Gaps

Lot Information

Lot 1

We are buying targeted research to address critical research gaps and inform the design of forthcoming due diligence provisions within the Environment Act to end commodity-driven forest loss and land clearance through transitioning to sustainable supply chains, supporting producer-country efforts to protect their forests and raising global ambition to drive change at scale. This work builds upon existing analysis and is required to inform policy development and delivery. Additional information: not applicable

Procurement Information

Regulation 32, 2 b) (ii) of the Public Contracts Regulations applies to this contract - no alternative supplier.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-040f65
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031685-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
Erica Collins
Contact Email
erica.collins@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

EFECA

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