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title: "RDE724 Evidence base for a proposed roadmap to biobanking native livestock genet"
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# RDE724 Evidence base for a proposed roadmap to biobanking native livestock genet

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0333c2b9-76bb-4dc6-997c-a5eac64fe0f8

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has awarded a contract for the scoping study titled "RDE724 Evidence base for a proposed roadmap to biobanking native livestock genetic resources." This procurement falls under the industry category of Research and Development Consultancy Services (CPV code 73200000) and pertains to locations including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the UK. The contract, valued at GBP 114,855.48, was awarded to SRUC and spans from 17 February 2025 to 11 August 2025. The procurement method was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the tender process has reached the award stage as of 31 January 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specializing in research and development, especially those focused on agricultural and genetic resource conservation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to engage, given the suitability criteria outlined. Businesses with expertise in biobanking, genetic research, and consultancy services can benefit from this contract, leveraging their capabilities to contribute to an important environmental initiative while expanding their portfolio and establishing rapport with a key government department.

## Notice

Scoping study to map out options for the UK to conserve its native livestock genetic resources.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9f97a15-0d79-4e0f-9429-489c57c449fd |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Feb 2025 - 11 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £114,855 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £114,855 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SRUC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2025 at 17:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9f97a15-0d79-4e0f-9429-489c57c449fd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9f97a15-0d79-4e0f-9429-489c57c449fd
  4th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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