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title: "Post-doctoral researcher agreement"
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buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL"
published: "2020-06-22"
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# Post-doctoral researcher agreement

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-363d3aaa-8f32-41ff-8ae7-bf319166fd64

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## Summary

The procurement process involved the Defra Network eTendering Portal as the buying organisation for a tender titled "Post-doctoral researcher agreement". This procurement falls under the research services category and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently at the Award phase, with the award date noted as 1st April 2020, and the contract period running from 1st April 2020 to 31st March 2022. The total value of the awarded contract is £36,700, and it was procured through a direct method characterised as a single tender action below the threshold.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those offering expertise in academic and post-doctoral research. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to consider engaging with such contracts, as the procurement is open to them and aims to support their growth. Companies based in the South West of England or those capable of delivering services remotely would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in the future.

## Notice

Extension of a Post-Doctural Research Agreement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/322653ef-66f0-433a-bc82-8c773b474f77 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,700 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,700 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 22 Jun 2020 at 12:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/322653ef-66f0-433a-bc82-8c773b474f77

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/322653ef-66f0-433a-bc82-8c773b474f77
  22nd June 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/08afa8c4-9e55-4144-90e4-afed2b542380
  n/a

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