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title: "Agri-food supply chain flexibility and robustness"
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# Agri-food supply chain flexibility and robustness

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5c1b6f6f-74ea-45f0-a685-18c598f0b7cf

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## Summary

The public procurement process pertains to a contract titled "Agri-food supply chain flexibility and robustness," initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal. This contract, classified under research services, was awarded for the amount of £19,200. The procurement method was a direct, single tender action due to the contract falling below the threshold, and the tender period concluded on 30 November 2018. The contract period spanned from 21 December 2018 to 31 January 2019, and the contract's main delivery locations included various territories such as the United Kingdom and Europe.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses engaged in market research and consultancy, particularly those focusing on agriculture and food supply chains. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete, as the procurement strategy encourages participation from such entities. The awarded contract’s focus on enhancing the robustness of agri-food supply chain models highlights a growing sector that could benefit from innovative solutions and research services.

## Notice

Contract Award Notice: Award of a Contract to undertake market research to better understand the robustness of Agri-food supply chain models

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5eb1e6e0-f3d1-49d0-8fec-064a6bf8e2a2 |
| 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 | 23 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 21 Dec 2018 - 11 Jan 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,920 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,200 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2019 at 13:57 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5eb1e6e0-f3d1-49d0-8fec-064a6bf8e2a2
- 13 Feb 2019 at 10:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5eb1e6e0-f3d1-49d0-8fec-064a6bf8e2a2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5eb1e6e0-f3d1-49d0-8fec-064a6bf8e2a2
  23rd July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5d0fdab7-8ab5-4c77-b040-9e8de8f122ed
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