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title: "Assessment and Development of Enrichment Approaches to Enhance the Welfare of Continuously Housed Dairy Cattle"
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# Assessment and Development of Enrichment Approaches to Enhance the Welfare of Continuously Housed Dairy Cattle

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-105ce47d-78ab-4ff7-9860-49c18bae0ebe

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## Summary

The procurement process managed by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs involves the project titled "Assessment and Development of Enrichment Approaches to Enhance the Welfare of Continuously Housed Dairy Cattle". This tender falls under the research services category with CPV code 73110000. The procurement is conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The awarded contract, valued at £298,850, commenced on 27th January 2026 and will conclude on 3rd March 2029. The project is accessible to various regions including the United Kingdom, Europe, and other international territories. The award stage was completed and announced on 4th February 2026.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in research services, particularly those focusing on animal welfare and agricultural innovation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can find this an attractive venture given the stated suitability, although it does not cater to voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). The University of Nottingham, which has been awarded this contract, exemplifies the type of research-oriented institutions or organisations that could thrive on similar opportunities. Businesses aiming to collaborate with governmental bodies on innovative research solutions will find this tender particularly beneficial for gaining exposure and fostering business growth.

## Notice

Research project procured under the Defra Research, Development & Evidence Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/977ebffa-325b-431a-bd49-4f491bd58bdc |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 Jan 2026 - 3 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £298,850 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £298,850 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2026 at 10:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/977ebffa-325b-431a-bd49-4f491bd58bdc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/977ebffa-325b-431a-bd49-4f491bd58bdc
  4th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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