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title: "Provision of Tackling the Parasitological Challenges Arising from Organic Farming Practices"
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# Provision of Tackling the Parasitological Challenges Arising from Organic Farming Practices

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-429384a0-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS is seeking to implement a contract titled "Provision of Tackling the Parasitological Challenges Arising from Organic Farming Practices." This procurement is classified under research and development services and related consultancy services, with a budget of £112,741. The tender process has concluded, with the contract awarded on 12 March 2015 and valid until 1 March 2018. This initiative is part of a transnational research project, PrOPara, funded by the ERA-NET CORE Organic Plus funding bodies, and is specifically relevant for the United Kingdom.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses involved in research and development, particularly those specialising in organic farming practices or pest management solutions. Businesses that can deliver innovative consultancy services or research capabilities in this sector may find this a valuable avenue for growth. Participation in such projects not only enhances reputation but also opens doors to future contracts within the agricultural and environmental research fields.

## Notice

This Contract forms part of the implementation of the transnational research project entitled "PrOPara: tackling the parasitological challenges in organic ruminant farming practices" which was selected for funding by the ERA-NET CORE Organic Plus funding bodies (a "funded project" as described in Annex A to this Contract). This Contract is the national contract for the United Kingdom (with the Authority being the relevant national funding body for the United Kingdom). The administration of the overarching ProPara project shall be overseen by the ERA-NET Core Organic Plus Secretariat as described in Annex A to this Contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/740557d5-1396-4923-bcfd-eb7823499883 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2015 |
| Contract period | 12 Mar 2015 - 1 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £112,741 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £112,741 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| 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

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/740557d5-1396-4923-bcfd-eb7823499883

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/740557d5-1396-4923-bcfd-eb7823499883
  23rd March 2015 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ea8b4ad1-992e-4c84-a385-ce8acbc1bda8
  Contract for the Provision of (RandD) - OF01100 - FINAL_Redacted

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