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title: "Digital Sequence Information: An Evidence Review"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2b0409f4-6f71-405a-b510-593c1499d88d"
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# Digital Sequence Information: An Evidence Review

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2b0409f4-6f71-405a-b510-593c1499d88d

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## Summary

The recent procurement process titled "Digital Sequence Information: An Evidence Review," initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focuses on research and development services in the field of digital sequence information. The tender is part of an open procurement method, with the tender period ending on 7th February 2020, and the contract commencing on 2nd March 2020. The total contract value is £60,000, and delivery is expected to cover locations such as the United Kingdom and various territories across Europe. The most recent award for this contract was published on 16th September 2020, and it involved a study aimed at assessing the economic and social impacts of digital sequencing information, ultimately promoting fair benefit sharing mechanisms.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in research and consultancy services related to digital technology and economic impact assessments. Companies capable of providing insights into the utilisation and implications of digital sequence information would find this requirement aligns with their capabilities. As the project seeks to establish a greater understanding and equitable sharing processes, organisations that are adept in these areas stand to benefit from collaboration or direct competition for the contract.

## Notice

Overall Aims and Anticipated Outcomes 1. The aim of this project is to increase knowledge on the current nature and impact of digital sequence information (DSI). This should comprise analysis of both the economic and wider aspects of DSI. 2. The project should consider any feasible mechanisms which could be used to achieve fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising from the use of DSI.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77ed312f-24a0-4abd-a0c7-a5843ab99b7f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2020 - 1 Jun 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| 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 | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 7LQ |
| 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 | ICF |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Sep 2020 at 11:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77ed312f-24a0-4abd-a0c7-a5843ab99b7f
- 9 Jan 2020 at 14:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08275dea-29c6-4bb8-9c14-26254187e4b6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77ed312f-24a0-4abd-a0c7-a5843ab99b7f
  16th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08275dea-29c6-4bb8-9c14-26254187e4b6
  9th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0024047d-8c6d-41e9-b389-1114dc8ccd62
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