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title: "Evaluating the Different Approaches for Improving UK Organic Trade Statistics"
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# Evaluating the Different Approaches for Improving UK Organic Trade Statistics

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1857b2d4-d1e5-4143-9e5f-702c79d67c07

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, seeking suppliers for the project titled "Evaluating the Different Approaches for Improving UK Organic Trade Statistics." This project falls within the research services category and is set to take place in the United Kingdom. The tender period runs until 20th December 2019, with a contract start date of 31st January 2020 and an end date of 31st July 2020. The procurement method employed is an open procedure below the threshold, with a total value of £150,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in research and data collection, particularly those with experience in organic trade or statistical evaluation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find this tender accessible, especially if they are adept at conducting surveys or working with trade data. Competing suppliers should be prepared to implement innovative approaches to enhance the collection and analysis of organic statistics, which could broadly benefit the organic trade sector.

## Notice

The Authority is seeking suppliers to evaluate the different approaches for improving UK organic trade statistics. The researcher will be required to examine and review the various approaches to improving the collection of organic trade statistics in a UK context, e.g. via surveys of organic importers/exporters, approaching customs officials/using existing trade data to extract organic data, and/or incorporating a unique identifier code into international trade statistics. The second half of the project will involve implementing the proposed method to collect data. If you are interested in this opportunity please register on Bravo E-Tendering portal to access the tender documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f227972-58a2-4cb3-a609-8e80852ad77f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2020 - 31 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 28 Nov 2019 at 14:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f227972-58a2-4cb3-a609-8e80852ad77f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f227972-58a2-4cb3-a609-8e80852ad77f
  28th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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