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title: "Southern Edge Area counties TB prevalence in badgers (RTA study)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0f034044-e576-411a-b5b3-fc6e10555fec"
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# Southern Edge Area counties TB prevalence in badgers (RTA study)

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0f034044-e576-411a-b5b3-fc6e10555fec

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to a study titled "Southern Edge Area counties TB prevalence in badgers (RTA study)", initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal. This research aims to assess the prevalence and geographic distribution of tuberculosis in badgers across the Southern Edge Area of England. It falls under the category of research services, having a total contract value of £154,977. The contract period is set from 1st April 2021 to 30th June 2022, and the procurement was conducted through a direct method due to being a single tender action below the threshold. The tender was published on 12th August 2021, indicating the end date for the tender period as 31st March 2021.

This contract offers opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those with expertise in wildlife studies or public health research. Competitive bidders may include academic institutions like universities, research organisations, or consultancy firms involved in environmental assessments. Given the study's focus on managing wildlife disease, businesses with a background in veterinary medicine or ecological research will also find it beneficial to participate in such tenders to expand their project portfolios and clientele.

## Notice

The objective of this study of Road Traffic Accident and other found-dead badgers is to assess the prevalence and geographic distribution of tuberculosis in badgers in the Southern Edge Area of England during 2021-22 and 2022-23.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/173020b3-2600-49d5-b019-58e023787284 |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 30 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £154,977 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £154,977 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| 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 NOTTINGHAM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2021 at 06:52 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/173020b3-2600-49d5-b019-58e023787284
- 11 Aug 2021 at 22:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b06796e8-d319-48f4-9293-a49da0edd48c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/173020b3-2600-49d5-b019-58e023787284
  12th August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b06796e8-d319-48f4-9293-a49da0edd48c
  11th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e6c61117-bbd8-45e1-bc88-c0b6a240afdb
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