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title: "Foresight study to inform Agri-Food innovation development and realisation"
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# Foresight study to inform Agri-Food innovation development and realisation

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-67f050b5-1498-475b-a3c0-d7a1a4eaa3fc

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which has awarded a contract for a project titled "Foresight study to inform Agri-Food innovation development and realisation." This initiative aims to conduct foresight research that will guide future agri-food policy. The project falls under the industry category of research and development services. It was officially awarded on 7th March 2021, with the contract period spanning from 8th March 2021 to 7th September 2021. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the end date for the tender period was 29th January 2021.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development, particularly those with expertise in the agri-food sector. Companies that can leverage innovation in policy impacts, environmental sustainability, and future technology assessments will find a strong fit for this project. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, as they can play an essential role in delivering dynamic solutions aligned with the ambitions of the National Food Strategy.

## Notice

This project specification seeks foresight research to provide context to help inform future policy on agri-food. This will help us understand the innovation landscape, potential future technologies, and the packages of R&D, social research and policy measures which could prepare us for future scenarios and unlock opportunities to turn transformational ideas into a reality. Innovation will provide a key mechanism to drive policy ambitions for a productive, sustainable and resilient agri-food sector, producing healthy and affordable food, which contributes significantly to environmental goals including achieving climate change targets. The study should include an examination of: potential pathways to 2050 and beyond, systemic risks, trade-offs and synergies, barriers, uncertainties and opportunities and where possible, innovation readiness. The outcomes will contribute to informing how Government, industry and wider society can meet the ambitions of the National Food Strategy and inform future R&D and innovation investment decisions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00a031dd-9af7-4be1-9159-b3432fd9f5e4 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 8 Mar 2021 - 7 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £119,771 |
| 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 | VIVID ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Apr 2021 at 14:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00a031dd-9af7-4be1-9159-b3432fd9f5e4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00a031dd-9af7-4be1-9159-b3432fd9f5e4
  6th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/84fded48-0f11-4507-90d7-4cc96fefb74d
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