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title: "Policy Support"
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# Policy Support

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-228df45e-0376-45f1-b054-833d03f661a4

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## Summary

The contract titled "Policy Support" was initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, aimed at maintaining the export continuity of animals and related products post-Brexit. This falls under the economic research services category, addressing significant impacts on the UK's food supply chain. The procurement process used a selective method through a framework agreement, with the tender period ending on 4 September 2020. The contract commenced on 5 October 2020 and will conclude on 31 December 2020. Addresses for delivery include various regions such as the British Overseas Territories, Europe, and the United Kingdom.

This opportunity presents significant business growth potential for SMEs and VCSEs specialising in economic research and export logistics. Firms adept in managing agricultural trade compliance and developing support frameworks for exports will find this tender particularly fitting. The contract value is £37,650, indicating a substantial opportunity for businesses that can address the needs outlined by Defra and provide effective policy support solutions during this transitional phase.

## Notice

The NIP & Exports Team aims to keep the continuation of exports of animals, products of animal origin, plants and seeds to the EU and other third countries, as well as trade to Northern Ireland when the Transition Period ends. We shall do this by developing and delivering the technical processes needed to enable exports and trade in live animals, products of animal origin, plants and seeds to continue from GB after the Transition Period ends. Without a successful implementation there will be a significant adverse impact to the UK's food supply and to the wider food and farming sectors. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e480a7e9-ceed-429c-86ee-45813357e16d |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 4 Oct 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,650 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,650 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Postcode | SP1J 3JR |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALLEN LANE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79311400 - Economic research services

## Release History

- 13 Nov 2020 at 09:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e480a7e9-ceed-429c-86ee-45813357e16d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e480a7e9-ceed-429c-86ee-45813357e16d
  13th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e5868a99-0be3-4909-8e27-d4a343f2614d
  n/a

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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