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title: "RDE360 - Evaluation of stoichiometry of organic amendments on microbial biomass"
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# RDE360 - Evaluation of stoichiometry of organic amendments on microbial biomass

Buyer: NOT KNOWN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-47b5e460-f271-41bd-865b-4a3f2fcab1e3

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## Summary

The buying organization, Natural England, has awarded a contract titled "RDE360 - Evaluation of stoichiometry of organic amendments on microbial biomass," in the research and development consultancy services category. The procurement method used was selective, with the contract awarded through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from October 17th, 2023 to March 31st, 2024, with the tender period ending on October 15th, 2023. The contact address is 17 Smith Square, London, SW1P 3JR, United Kingdom.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses involved in research and development consultancy services to engage. Businesses with expertise in analysing the impacts of organic amendments on soil microbial biomass would be well-suited to compete. The contract is not specifically tailored for SMEs or VCSEs. Interested parties can contact Defra Group Commercial at dgc.rdeframework@defra.gov.uk for more information on the contract.

## Notice

This contract is an expanded analysis of the existing literature covering the impacts of different types of organic amendments, with a range of different likely balances of nutrients, on soil microbial biomass, and experimental approaches to test the hypotheses that our recent analysis suggests regarding the manipulation of nutrient stoichiometry to optimise microbial biomass growth. The contract was awarded by Natural England.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddfd06b8-1fbf-46f6-bd60-a1ae7cb378a7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 16 Oct 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,549 |
| 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 | NOT KNOWN |
| 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 | SRUC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Nov 2023 at 11:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddfd06b8-1fbf-46f6-bd60-a1ae7cb378a7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddfd06b8-1fbf-46f6-bd60-a1ae7cb378a7
  10th November 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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