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title: "Market Research RM1086 Framework: Plan for Public Procurement: Food and Catering - Evaluation of the Wider Public Sector"
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# Market Research RM1086 Framework: Plan for Public Procurement: Food and Catering - Evaluation of the Wider Public Sector

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1235d2ac-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) seeking market research services under the title "Market Research RM1086 Framework: Plan for Public Procurement: Food and Catering - Evaluation of the Wider Public Sector." This contract falls within the services industry category and was based in London, England. As of November 10, 2015, the award value is £52,952.32, and the award is still active with a contract period lasting from November 9, 2015, through to March 31, 2016. The procurement method chosen for this tender was a selective process known as a restricted procedure. The tender period concluded on October 9, 2015.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that are registered on the Bravo portal. Companies that specialise in market research services, particularly those with expertise in public sector evaluations, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. By engaging with Defra, successful bidders can expand their portfolio while contributing to important assessments that influence governmental food and catering procurement strategies.

## Notice

Mini Competition under Lot 2 of RM1086, UKSBS Market Research Framework Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses e-tendering, provided by Bravosolutions. In order to access the Bravo system you will need to be registered. Could I therefore request that you register on the Bravo portal for Defra. If you're already registered on the Bravo portal please check that your registration includes Defra, as you have to specify us in order to correctly receive the tender documents. If you have any problems with the registration process, please contact the Bravo helpline on 0800 368 4850 or alternatively email them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. The link you require for new registration/amendments to registrations is - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab8cf21d-b147-430f-ab2e-f2445f2abf00 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Oct 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Nov 2015 |
| Contract period | 9 Nov 2015 - 31 Mar 2016 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £52,952 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £52,952 |
| 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 | PYE TAIT CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab8cf21d-b147-430f-ab2e-f2445f2abf00

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab8cf21d-b147-430f-ab2e-f2445f2abf00
  2nd December 2015 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

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