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title: "project_23823 - R & D Epidemiology Core Allocation"
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# project_23823 - R & D Epidemiology Core Allocation

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2b9e2faf-a06c-485c-a9cf-2b2332c84381

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by the Defra Network eTendering Portal for the project titled "R & D Epidemiology Core Allocation." This project falls under the industry category of research and development services, and is located in London, England. The procurement method employed is a direct award due to technical reasons; the contract period commenced on 1st April 2018 and will conclude on 31st March 2022. The total value of the contract is £24,650, with key dates indicating that the tender period ended on 1st March 2018. The contract has been awarded to IC Consultants Ltd, with the status still active as of the award date, 10th January 2019.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the research and development sector, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to engage with the Defra Network. Given the nature of this contract, businesses specialising in epidemiology, public health research, or related consultancy services would be well-suited to compete. The use of an E-tendering system facilitates easier access to procurement documents, opening doors for eligible firms to participate in future projects and enhance their service offerings in the public sector.

## Notice

This contract is a follow-on to previous R & D work already completed. 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/586854f7-b1fb-466b-a9c2-ae6b370fcab6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct award technical reasons |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,650 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,650 |
| 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 | 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 | IC CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Mar 2019 at 17:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/586854f7-b1fb-466b-a9c2-ae6b370fcab6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/586854f7-b1fb-466b-a9c2-ae6b370fcab6
  22nd March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/673f2392-f100-433e-9114-643f06cb56ef
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3bf7189a-81f2-4167-b7c3-20e8afe20b5e
  n/a

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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