--- title: "Invitation to Tender for Communities Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-313a3019-e32a-4742-b235-4299cede969c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-313a3019-e32a-4742-b235-4299cede969c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-313a3019-e32a-4742-b235-4299cede969c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-313a3019-e32a-4742-b235-4299cede969c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2019-06-27" --- # Invitation to Tender for Communities Framework Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-313a3019-e32a-4742-b235-4299cede969c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-313a3019-e32a-4742-b235-4299cede969c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-313a3019-e32a-4742-b235-4299cede969c.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal for the 'Invitation to Tender for Communities Framework'. This tender falls within the research and development services sector and aims to develop a framework to support applied research in specific areas of high demand. The tender is currently in the active stage and is set to close for submissions on 29th July 2019. The contract is expected to commence on 30th August 2019 and will last until 28th August 2020. Interested suppliers are required to register on the Bravo Solutions portal to participate. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to engage in innovative research and development projects. Companies specialising in R&D services, consultancy, and those with expertise in applied research methodologies would be especially well-suited to compete. Engaging in this framework could allow these businesses to expand their portfolios and establish themselves within the growing sector of public research initiatives. ## Notice This project is to develop a Communities and FCERM R&D framework, referred to throughout this document as the 'Communities R&D framework.' The joint FCERM R&D programme frequently deliver R&D frameworks for specific topic areas where demand for applied research is high. Research frameworks allow us to undertake detailed literature reviews and gap analysis, to help shape existing and future research projects and to prioritise our R&D funding. Additional information: Thank you for your interest in tendering for this requirement, You will need to access the documents through Bravo Solutions portal. 1) The web address is https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure). 2. Express an Interest in the tender - Login to the portal with the username/password - Click the 'PQQs / ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant PQQ/ ITT to access the content. - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. - This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) -You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ ITT Details' box 3. Responding to the tender - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ/ ITT - There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available) You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. Please give yourself enough time to complete this before the deadline. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the e-Tendering help desk. Please direct all questions and queries through the message function of the portal, including any clarification questions. This is to ensure no questions are missed and that all answers can be shared with all interested suppliers at the same time ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cef9ba9d-0485-4dd5-a820-71b3a30dc386 | | 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 | 27 Jun 2019 | | Submission deadline | 29 Jul 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Aug 2019 - 28 Aug 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS1 5AH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of | | Local authority | Bristol, City of | | Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside | | Westminster constituency | Bristol Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 27 Jun 2019 at 14:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cef9ba9d-0485-4dd5-a820-71b3a30dc386 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cef9ba9d-0485-4dd5-a820-71b3a30dc386 27th June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk Bravo E-tendering Portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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