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title: "Due Diligence Evidence Gaps"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4b3b7835-d49f-430b-b3b1-8e0d36bd518d"
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published: "2023-10-26"
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# Due Diligence Evidence Gaps

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4b3b7835-d49f-430b-b3b1-8e0d36bd518d

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has recently awarded a contract for "Due Diligence Evidence Gaps" in the category of Research and development services and related consultancy services. The procurement method used was a direct Single tender action (below threshold). The contract period is set to start on February 14, 2023, and end on March 31, 2025, with a tender deadline of February 13, 2023, and a contract value of £149,500. The contract was awarded to Efeca, and the procurement process was completed.

This tender for "Due Diligence Evidence Gaps" by DEFRA presents an opportunity for businesses involved in research and development services and related consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) particularly stand to benefit, given the suitability indicated for SMEs. The tender, with a direct procurement method, was awarded to Efeca, with a contract period starting on February 14, 2023, and ending on March 31, 2025. Businesses looking to contribute in this sector can consider seizing the opportunities presented by this recent contract award.

## Notice

Due Diligence Evidence Gaps

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dd6a15a-ffcf-40b6-8eee-9af63a105eac |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 14 Feb 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £149,500 |
| 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 |
| 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 | EFECA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Oct 2023 at 15:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dd6a15a-ffcf-40b6-8eee-9af63a105eac

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dd6a15a-ffcf-40b6-8eee-9af63a105eac
  26th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/faa769b1-86ba-4bed-8292-bac931d58b7c
  Final Contract - Short_Form_Contract_Efeca 13022022 Redacted

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