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title: "UK Sheep Genetic Improvement Scoping Study"
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# UK Sheep Genetic Improvement Scoping Study

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2f07aac5-80e6-4c8e-9131-718c184fc2d4

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## Summary

The public procurement process concerns the "UK Sheep Genetic Improvement Scoping Study," initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, based in London, England. This tender falls under the category of project management consultancy services, with an estimated value of £49,999. The tender period for submissions ended on 17 October 2017, and the contract period is set to commence from 1 January 2018 until 31 December 2018. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing for broad participation.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in genetic research, environmental consultancy, and project management services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find particular value in competing for this contract, as it seeks to build a business case for improving sustainability in sheep production through targeted breeding strategies. Engaging in this project could enhance a company's portfolio and open avenues for collaboration within the agricultural sector.

## Notice

This request is for the funding of a one year scoping study to build a business case in support of a possible Sheep Genetic Improvement Network. The work will identify targeted, balanced breeding goals for the sector to improve economic, environmental and social sustainability whilst improving market orientation. Modelling will establish key traits to focus on, and provide robust economic assessments of the impacts of potential breeding programmes. 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/3325f5c2-467b-4412-b443-3cef1eaefa01 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,999 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,999 |
| 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 | SAC COMMERCIAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 90714100 - Environmental information systems

## Release History

- 13 Dec 2017 at 12:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3325f5c2-467b-4412-b443-3cef1eaefa01
- 9 Oct 2017 at 08:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bea658f4-2d08-4edc-a517-b4b77e6f1c2b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3325f5c2-467b-4412-b443-3cef1eaefa01
  13th December 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bea658f4-2d08-4edc-a517-b4b77e6f1c2b
  9th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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