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title: "Awarded- Accelerating the transition to peat free"
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# Awarded- Accelerating the transition to peat free

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-708851f5-8227-45f8-8108-7ffb10c30eb9

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## Summary

The contracting process for the project titled "Awarded- Accelerating the transition to peat free" was initiated by the buying organisation, Defra. The project falls under the industry category of Economic research services. The procurement stage is complete, with a direct procurement method using a Single tender action below threshold. The contract period runs from January 31, 2023, to February 28, 2025, with a contract value of 75,000 GBP. The tender period ended on December 23, 2022, and the project involves research on delivering high-quality plants grown in responsibly sourced substrates.

This awarded tender by Defra presents an opportunity for businesses, especially SMEs and VCSEs, in the Economic research services sector. Businesses interested in sustainable practices and research in the professional sector would find this tender suitable for growth opportunities. The project's focus on transitioning to peat-free solutions aligns with environmental and policy considerations, making it an attractive proposition for businesses looking to contribute to sustainable practices and influence future policy developments.

## Notice

This will research a systems approach to delivering high quality plants grown in responsibly sourced substrates. This research will help to inform policy in the future, specifically regarding exemptions for the use of peat in the professional sector.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e2a526f-c445-4927-b916-421e51fae2b9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2023 - 28 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,000 |
| 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 |
| Additional buyers | ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY |
| 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 | RHS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79311400 - Economic research services

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2023 at 10:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e2a526f-c445-4927-b916-421e51fae2b9
- 27 Feb 2023 at 11:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbe3806e-b38a-485c-bdd4-e927270a9bc0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e2a526f-c445-4927-b916-421e51fae2b9
  10th July 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbe3806e-b38a-485c-bdd4-e927270a9bc0
  27th February 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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