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title: "The Provision of Retail Market Intelligence"
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# The Provision of Retail Market Intelligence

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5bc69209-d6bf-4729-9cc4-3e1b981f7d8f

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal seeking bids for "The Provision of Retail Market Intelligence" within the environmental services industry. This tender is currently in the Tender stage, with the submission deadline on 26 August 2020. The contract is expected to commence on 21 September 2020 and conclude by 20 September 2021. The opportunity is located in London, England, and employs a limited procurement method with competitive quotations as the mechanism for bids.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in market intelligence and research services, particularly those with expertise in the agri-food sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, leveraging their insights into the fast-growing global grocery market, especially in regions like China and the US. Engaging in this tender can provide these businesses with exposure to governmental projects and establish long-term partnerships within the public sector.

## Notice

Background The Agri-food chain directorate social research team in Defra purchases retail market intelligence reports and data on the global grocery retail sector on an annual basis. These reports are one of the many tools used by Defra's wider analytical teams and policy advisors to help in assessing issues such as sector market size, market segmentation, company market shares, brand market shares, forecast market growth, and consumer attitudes towards the food and drink industry on issues such as pricing, availability, labelling, packaging, and sustainability. Defra's goal to increase the value of UK food and drink exports, has also increased the requirement for market data on fast growing markets for UK exports, such as China and the US. Detailed requirements The successful Contractor will provide immediate online access to current and archived market intelligence reports and data.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5333d75-9679-4b5f-b2d8-0275c31ac467 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Sep 2020 - 20 Sep 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

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2020 at 09:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5333d75-9679-4b5f-b2d8-0275c31ac467

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5333d75-9679-4b5f-b2d8-0275c31ac467
  31st July 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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