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title: "Research to Define and Measure Rural Wellbeing"
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# Research to Define and Measure Rural Wellbeing

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-535df555-648d-41c8-b998-ac2a772a23b8

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is currently in the tender stage of the procurement process for the project titled "Research to Define and Measure Rural Wellbeing." This initiative falls under the industry category of research consultancy services and is based in the United Kingdom. The tender was published on 15th September 2020, with an application deadline set for 5th October 2020. The contract is expected to commence on 23rd October 2020 and will last until 31st March 2021. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, which is applicable for contracts below the specified threshold.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in research consultancy services that can provide innovative methodologies for defining and measuring rural wellbeing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is designed to support their involvement. Eligible businesses can leverage this contract to expand their expertise in rural policy evaluation and development, thereby enhancing their service offerings and market presence.

## Notice

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is commissioning research to define and measure Rural Wellbeing and then determine the feasibility of using this research to develop a "rural wellbeing toolkit" to help evaluators to assess the impact of policies upon rural areas.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/932a0bf6-4219-4a97-bc76-699b69c62ddf |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 22 Oct 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Sep 2020 at 13:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/932a0bf6-4219-4a97-bc76-699b69c62ddf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/932a0bf6-4219-4a97-bc76-699b69c62ddf
  15th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1ea236b2-4708-4e28-896e-ab9698f2a6de
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bf3cbd5f-314c-4bdd-8fea-935819519852
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/edc2f8f6-fb92-41c8-a1c2-441cbf0e28c9
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