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title: "Awarded - Analysis of responses to the public consultation seeking views on possible changes to the Government Buying Standards for Food and Catering Services"
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# Awarded - Analysis of responses to the public consultation seeking views on possible changes to the Government Buying Standards for Food and Catering Services

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-533ecaab-1b29-4ac2-ab72-623a2b9207a1

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## Summary

The Defra Network eTendering Portal has awarded a contract for the analysis of responses to a public consultation regarding potential changes to the Government Buying Standards for Food and Catering Services. The procurement process was initiated through an open procedure with a value of £60,600. The contract period starts on September 12, 2022, and ends on January 8, 2023. The buying organisation is based in London, England. This opportunity was suited for SMEs and VCSEs, with the tender closing on July 22, 2022.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses in the market research services sector to grow their business by offering services related to analysing public consultation responses. SMEs and VCSEs particularly stand to benefit from this contract. The awarded supplier, Alma Economics Limited, successfully secured the contract. Businesses with expertise in market research and consultancy services would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders in the future.

## Notice

Awarded - Analysis of responses to the public consultation seeking views on possible changes to the Government Buying Standards for Food and Catering Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3828eea-fd61-41a2-9f8a-b7c67432a4e6 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | 11 Sep 2022 - 8 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,600 |
| 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 | ALMA ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 22 Sep 2022 at 09:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3828eea-fd61-41a2-9f8a-b7c67432a4e6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3828eea-fd61-41a2-9f8a-b7c67432a4e6
  22nd September 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/175c5944-4ebf-4b50-b936-7da720889bc2
  n/a

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