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title: "Exploring the welfare implications of the international rehoming of dogs"
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# Exploring the welfare implications of the international rehoming of dogs

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-35134e85-c069-43ca-b97a-f7dbbb64fb2d

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## Summary

The Defra Network eTendering Portal is seeking bids for a research contract titled "Exploring the welfare implications of the international rehoming of dogs." This procurement falls within the research services category and is based in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender is currently in the active stage. The submission deadline is set for 6th December 2021, with a contract period starting on 1st January 2022 and ending on 31st December 2022. The total value of the contract is £50,000.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those focused on animal welfare and policy analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to participate, as the Authority aims to gather valuable insights and stakeholder roles in this high-profile area. Participating in this tender could help businesses enhance their expertise and visibility in the growing field of animal welfare research.

## Notice

The Authority is looking for a contractor to improve understanding of international rehoming of pet dogs by assessing the impact on dog welfare (both for dogs rehomed from abroad and the domestic population) as well as understanding the roles of key stakeholders, to enable evidence-based policy to be made in an increasingly high profile area

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eeb3ca12-ce57-4274-84ed-6f856f72e585 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| 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 | 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 | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 10 Nov 2021 at 11:48 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eeb3ca12-ce57-4274-84ed-6f856f72e585
- 5 Nov 2021 at 18:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eeb3ca12-ce57-4274-84ed-6f856f72e585

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eeb3ca12-ce57-4274-84ed-6f856f72e585
  10th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=50269
  Link to opportunity
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=52721
  Link to opportunity

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