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title: "Defra awarded contract for Rapid Evidence Reviews"
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# Defra awarded contract for Rapid Evidence Reviews

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6738b6b9-8488-4dbe-8c0b-80bf0e12317d

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has awarded a contract for Rapid Evidence Reviews through the Research Development and Evidence Framework. The procurement stage was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract value is £41,525 GBP, with a contract period running from January 13 to March 31, 2023. The contract was awarded on December 20, 2022, with the tender period ending on December 6, 2022. The contract was awarded to ICF Consulting Services Ltd, and the buying organization was Defra Network eTendering Portal located in Bristol, England.

This tender for Rapid Evidence Reviews presents an opportunity for businesses in the research and development services sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are suited to compete. The contract represents a service category under the CPV classification. Businesses interested in providing consultancy services in research and development could potentially benefit from engaging with Defra's procurement process and exploring future opportunities within the Research Development and Evidence Framework.

## Notice

This is a contract award for Rapid Evidence Reviews through the Research Development and Evidence Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a695e50c-f0ac-44f8-bd68-e7d271a630f1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | 13 Jan 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £41,525 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £41,525 |
| 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 | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ICF CONSULTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Jan 2023 at 10:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a695e50c-f0ac-44f8-bd68-e7d271a630f1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a695e50c-f0ac-44f8-bd68-e7d271a630f1
  11th January 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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