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title: "Tests and Trials: A Review of Tools and Applications"
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# Tests and Trials: A Review of Tools and Applications

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3c481656-7ea6-4611-b6e7-70aca857ab99

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Tests and Trials: A Review of Tools and Applications" was conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal in London, England. This project falls under the industry category of research and development services, with a total value of £106,905. The procurement was completed using an open procedure, and the contract period spanned from 23 February 2022 to 24 July 2022. Although the tender period ended on 24 January 2022, the award notice was published on 15 March 2022, indicating the selection status of the supplier, Sopra Steria Ltd.

This procurement opportunity could benefit small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in research and consultancy services. As the contract involves reviewing tools and applications developed from previous tests and trials, businesses with expertise in research methodologies, data analysis, and software applications would be particularly well-suited to engage in similar future tenders. Such engagements can facilitate business growth by expanding networks and showcasing capabilities to large public sector buyers.

## Notice

To undertake a review of the tools and applications developed through and as a result of Tests and Trials.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b5f825a-6fd1-46c4-b432-9b24d7033a08 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 23 Feb 2022 - 24 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £106,905 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £106,905 |
| 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 | SOPRA STERIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Mar 2022 at 14:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b5f825a-6fd1-46c4-b432-9b24d7033a08

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b5f825a-6fd1-46c4-b432-9b24d7033a08
  15th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/218cc0f0-22ab-4199-99e6-42d9a7a40e41
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