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title: "Behavioural Testing: Testing the impact of a single advice Arm's Length Body (ALB) visit on agri-environmental scheme applications"
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# Behavioural Testing: Testing the impact of a single advice Arm's Length Body (ALB) visit on agri-environmental scheme applications

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS (DEFRA)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-05065175-b015-4968-87dc-c39dfa0f19fe

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has awarded a contract for "Behavioural Testing: Testing the impact of a single advice Arm's Length Body (ALB) visit on agri-environmental scheme applications" to Newcastle University. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action below the threshold. The contract value is £47,157.73, and the contract period is from July 31, 2023, to January 1, 2024, with the tender period ending on July 30, 2023. The award was finalised on October 4, 2023, and published on October 17, 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for research services providers interested in behavioural testing projects within the agricultural sector. Businesses offering services related to the impact assessment of advice visits on environmental scheme applications are well-suited to compete. Defra's contract with Newcastle University signifies the department's focus on enhancing environmental scheme effectiveness through research activities in collaboration with academic institutions.

## Notice

Behavioural Testing: Testing the impact of a single advice Arm's Length Body (ALB) visit on agri-environmental scheme applications

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07ed194e-7b9c-40b0-b1c2-2650b584d07a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2023 - 1 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £47,157 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £47,157 |
| 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 AND RURAL AFFAIRS (DEFRA) |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 17 Oct 2023 at 09:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07ed194e-7b9c-40b0-b1c2-2650b584d07a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07ed194e-7b9c-40b0-b1c2-2650b584d07a
  17th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9178e7dd-bd5f-4182-9d94-fa3165d9657b
  (20231004)Short_Form_Contract_Behavioural_Testing_Advice_Newcastle_Redacted

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