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title: "Exploring the welfare implications of the international rehoming of dogs"
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# Exploring the welfare implications of the international rehoming of dogs

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0c46d44d-79d0-422b-8e14-185db9896378

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## Summary

The public procurement contracting process is led by the Defra Network eTendering Portal for the tender titled "Exploring the welfare implications of the international rehoming of dogs" in the research and development services industry category. The tender was awarded to the University of Liverpool, with a contract value of £99,256. The project's contract period runs from 1st March 2022 to 28th February 2023. The tender was open with an open procedure (below threshold) procurement method, and the tender period ended on 14th February 2022. The buying organisation is based in London, England.

This awarded tender presents growth opportunities for businesses, particularly for service providers in the research and consultancy sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful bidder, the University of Liverpool, demonstrates the potential for academic institutions to engage in public procurement processes. Businesses interested in research and development services can benefit from exploring collaborations and bids in similar future tenders to expand their market presence and impact.

## Notice

Exploring the welfare implications of the international rehoming of dogs

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8ee7aca-1798-4000-b1c0-c6b43ff73585 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2022 - 28 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,256 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,256 |
| 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 | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Jan 2023 at 11:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8ee7aca-1798-4000-b1c0-c6b43ff73585

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8ee7aca-1798-4000-b1c0-c6b43ff73585
  11th January 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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