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title: "Market Research into Agri-food Supply Chain Flexibility and Robustness"
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# Market Research into Agri-food Supply Chain Flexibility and Robustness

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5f5b12d3-468c-45af-ac57-ff95419ddaf2

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a contract awarded by the Defra Network eTendering Portal for a project titled "Market Research into Agri-food Supply Chain Flexibility and Robustness". This initiative falls under the research consultancy services category (CPV code: 73210000) and is situated in London, England. The procurement was executed through a direct method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold, with the tender period concluding on 10th December 2018. The contract, valued at £18,000, commenced on 13th December 2018 and is set to conclude on 31st January 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in research consultancy and supply chain analysis. Companies engaged in the agri-food sector, logistics, or supply chain management, which possess expertise in assessments under challenging scenarios, could greatly benefit from this procurement. With the ongoing implications of EU exit scenarios, firms equipped with insights into flexible and robust supply chains are well-positioned to compete effectively for similar contracts in the future.

## Notice

Market Research to assess Supply Chain Flexibility and Robustness under a 'No Deal' EU Exit Scenario

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/676d62ae-5495-4f12-ba28-a996d0c250a3 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 13 Dec 2018 - 31 Jan 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,000 |
| 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 | GLOBAL 78 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2019 at 11:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/676d62ae-5495-4f12-ba28-a996d0c250a3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/676d62ae-5495-4f12-ba28-a996d0c250a3
  14th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d50231ef-7739-491f-ac39-2b7ffe28ffed
  n/a

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