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title: "Defra Awarded contract for The Porter Hypothesis and Chemical Regulation through the Research Development and Evidence Framework"
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# Defra Awarded contract for The Porter Hypothesis and Chemical Regulation through the Research Development and Evidence Framework

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0601053a-2d84-4347-ab41-60c2c5762f93

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has awarded a contract for 'The Porter Hypothesis and Chemical Regulation through the Research Development and Evidence Framework' to ICF Consulting Services Ltd. The contract falls under the 'Research and development services and related consultancy services' CPV code. The procurement method used was 'selective' with the procurement stage being an award. The contract value is £49,900, and the contract period is from September 5, 2022, to March 17, 2023.

This opportunity for business growth is suited for companies offering services in research and development consultancy within the specified industry category. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete. The buying organisation, Defra Network eTendering Portal, based in Bristol, England, conducted this procurement through a 'Call-off from a framework agreement' method, aiming to support innovative projects in chemical regulation and environmental research.

## Notice

This is a contract award for The Porter Hypothesis and Chemical Regulation through the Research Development and Evidence Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fed8aacd-888e-433d-a14b-b6083490336a |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | 4 Sep 2022 - 17 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,900 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,900 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ICF CONSULTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Nov 2022 at 17:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fed8aacd-888e-433d-a14b-b6083490336a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fed8aacd-888e-433d-a14b-b6083490336a
  1st November 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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