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title: "Data Innovation Partnership"
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# Data Innovation Partnership

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-59fa60b6-540e-408a-95f3-cf06d17f5fbb

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Data Innovation Partnership" is managed by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focusing on services within the content or data standardisation and classification sector. This process, which follows a selective procurement method, has completed the tender stage with an award made to Agrimetrics Ltd for a total value of £150,000. The tendering period closed on 11th September 2020, and the contract is set to run from 20th November 2020 to 19th January 2022, covering various locations including the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses engaged in data management and integration, particularly those specialising in agricultural data applications. Enterprises that can demonstrate expertise in data classification and compliance with FAIR data principles will find this project particularly relevant. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which are encouraged to apply, may benefit from this opportunity to work alongside a leading organisation like AHDB and participate in innovative pilot programmes across the agricultural sector.

## Notice

The requirement is split into two Lots, as follows: 1. Lot 1 - Data Asset Management, Data Integration and Proof of Concept Lot 1 comprises two phases, as follows: Phase 1: A Data Innovation Partner is required to aggregate AHDB datasets by developing and utilizing a common data classification system initially created for AHDB and to work with AHDB Business Analysts and data stewards to discover, classify and provide greater access to its diverse technical and market intelligence datasets across different sectors. They shall be responsible for the classification of approximately 500 datasets and shall be asked to ensure that they comply with FAIR (findable, accessible, interoperable and reusable ) data principles when undertaking this activity. Phase 2: The Data Innovation Partner will work in collaboration with AHDB on two pilot programmes which will show proof of concept of the added value that AHDB can provide to levy payers by integrating datasets in a) cereals and b) pork sectors. 2. Lot 2 - Horizon scanning A Data Innovation Partner will horizon scan innovations in the wider data environment and their application in agricultural contexts to ensure that AHDB are fully informed of these data technologies and their relevance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9450ad60-baa7-4907-a255-2c6a09871e37 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 20 Nov 2020 - 19 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| 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 | KENILWORTH |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV8 2TL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG13 Warwickshire CC |
| Local authority | Warwick |
| Electoral ward | Cubbington & Leek Wootton |
| Westminster constituency | Kenilworth and Southam |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AGRIMETRICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72330000 - Content or data standardization and classification services

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2021 at 15:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9450ad60-baa7-4907-a255-2c6a09871e37

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9450ad60-baa7-4907-a255-2c6a09871e37
  20th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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