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title: "ODA-BPF-OCPP MEL"
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# ODA-BPF-OCPP MEL

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-57a8f326-22a0-4485-b7a1-0a1f60b955df

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has awarded the ODA-BPF-OCPP MEL contract for social research services to NIRAS Group (UK). The procurement method used was selective, and the contract value is £2,000,000. The contract period is from 20th February 2023 to 17th April 2023. The tender deadline was on 13th February 2023, and the contract award was announced on 12th June 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the social research and development consultancy services industry. Companies well-suited to compete are those able to provide high-quality services within the specified contract period and deliverables. Defra's engagement through selective procurement signifies a focus on quality and expertise in the field, offering a platform for successful bidders to showcase their capabilities and contribute to impactful research outcomes.

## Notice

ODA-BPF-OCPP MEL contract award

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f085835-f809-4bfc-a084-9a8891238edd |
| 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 | 17 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 20 Feb 2023 - 17 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,863,647 |
| 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 | YORK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO1 7PX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE21 York |
| Local authority | York |
| Electoral ward | Guildhall |
| Westminster constituency | York Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NIRAS GROUP (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 17 Oct 2023 at 09:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f085835-f809-4bfc-a084-9a8891238edd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f085835-f809-4bfc-a084-9a8891238edd
  17th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6415e1c5-e357-4a45-91c9-2040f9032462
  OCPP MEL Call Down Contract_Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/406e48de-f527-41e7-b0bb-6ca52a55ab73
  OCPP MEL Call Down Contract Annex A (ToR) redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eb6e32d7-327c-4c05-a3c9-ee8a3ed42a1c
  OCPP MEL Call Down Contract Annex B (Schedule of Prices)_Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4793f210-4365-4b55-9cb8-47b9aeaa38f3
  OCPP MEL redacted Covering Letter

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