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The Data City Nascent Sector analysis

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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28 Apr 2025 at 11:01

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra), a central government authority located in London, has concluded a procurement process titled "The Data City Nascent Sector Analysis". This procurement is focused on the research and experimental development services category, intended to provide insights into emerging sectors within Defra. The procurement uses a direct method, conducted below the threshold without competition, and has reached the contract award stage. The contract has been awarded to Data City, a small and medium enterprise based in Leeds. The contract, valued at £48,000 gross, commenced on 31 March 2025 and is set to conclude by 31 March 2026. This process is aligned with UK legislation 2023/54, impacting business resilience and strategic economic analyses.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in data analysis and economic consultancy, particularly those adept at navigating the macroeconomic influences on public sector supply chains. Given the direct procurement approach by Defra, it offers a competitive edge to businesses capable of demonstrating unique value propositions and expertise within niche sectors. Suitable candidates would include SMEs that are prepared to provide comprehensive insights that can inform industrial strategies and business resilience planning for governmental bodies. The project’s focus on emerging sectors could extend growth opportunities to businesses looking to broaden their scope within the public sector's strategic economic landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Data City Nascent Sector analysis

Notice Description

The project aims to generate information on emerging Defra sectors so that we can meaningfully input into industrial strategy and inform tools on business resilience in Defra. Within Strategic Economic Impacts (SEI) we work on analysis that examines how changes in the macroeconomic context could impact Defra. This includes looking at sectors and supply chains and how changes such as rising inflation will impact our supply chains and our sectors. Our analysis feeds into cross cutting work such as Industrial Strategy.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050845
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017268-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

DATA CITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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