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title: "Evaluating the significance of agri-supply chains in rural economies"
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# Evaluating the significance of agri-supply chains in rural economies

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-57f14235-4660-473f-95ac-14dcc404cffd

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "Evaluating the significance of agri-supply chains in rural economies", was conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, based in London. The tender, classified under social research services (CPV: 79315000), was initiated as a direct procurement method due to a single tender action that was below the threshold. Although the tender period has concluded, with a deadline of 20 November 2018, the subsequent contract period commenced on 20 December 2018 and will run until 30 April 2019. The total value of the contract is £15,000, aimed at producing a report that interprets and validates data from agricultural supply chain analysis.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in social research, particularly those with expertise in agricultural economics and supply chain analysis. Companies well-versed in quantitative modelling and economic multipliers will find this tender suitable for leveraging their skills, particularly within the UK and other regions encompassed in the delivery addresses, including British Overseas Territories and the Channel Islands.

## Notice

A first phase of research has been completed and a model developed that quantifies the economic multipliers from agriculture commodity types. This extension to the research will have two strands: 1. To develop the model so that it captures key outputs, Quality Assure the analysis and validate the robustness of results 2. To prepare a report interpreting the results of the supply chain analysis plus incorporating any other literature relevant to supply chain analysis Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk, ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6dd7947f-ec63-4f9f-a47c-0e24f21deedd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 20 Dec 2018 - 30 Apr 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,000 |
| 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 | SAC COMMERCIAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2019 at 13:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6dd7947f-ec63-4f9f-a47c-0e24f21deedd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6dd7947f-ec63-4f9f-a47c-0e24f21deedd
  21st January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/23d68d4d-cf8d-4bcb-9841-7189a16c4352
  n/a

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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