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ODA - AHSS GAPNET Partnership

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Sep 2025 at 10:05

Award

29 Jul 2025 at 14:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), located in London, has completed a procurement process titled "ODA - AHSS GAPNET Partnership" focused on environmental services, specifically addressing climate change impacts in Ghana. The procurement method used was direct and fell below the competition threshold. The contracting process reached the award stage with the contract signed on 29th July 2025, and it is set to be active from 31st July 2025 to 31st March 2026, culminating in a total gross value of GBP 109,495.78. The main supplier awarded is the Ghana Poultry Network, based in Accra, demonstrating international collaboration in environmental initiatives.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for growth, especially for businesses specialising in environmental services and international development. Given the nature of the contract, companies with expertise in conducting environmental surveys and those with experience in international partnerships, particularly in Africa, would find this contract beneficial. The direct procurement method without competition suggests a relationship-based approach, favouring businesses capable of providing unique or specialised services efficiently and effectively in a global context.

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Notice Title

ODA - AHSS GAPNET Partnership

Notice Description

ODA - AHSS GAPNET Partnership to conduct work in Ghana

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056847
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058034-2025
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
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£91,246 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£91,264 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
Sharron Nestor
Contact Email
sharron.nestor@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

GHANA POULTRY NETWORK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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