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title: "Evidence based causal map of the food system"
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# Evidence based causal map of the food system

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7438c3de-b7ae-4854-b0b0-c57dce34e144

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has awarded a contract for the development of an evidence-based causal map of the food system, classified under Research and Development Consultancy Services (CPV: 73200000). The procurement process, now in the Award stage, was conducted through a selective method involving a call-off from a framework agreement. This contract, valued at £55,941.60, was awarded to Eunomia Research & Consulting Ltd. The contract period runs from 1st April 2025 to 31st July 2025, with work being undertaken in the United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 31st March 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses engaged in research and development consultancy, specifically those with expertise in food system analytics. While larger enterprises like Eunomia Research & Consulting Ltd. are poised to excel due to the scale of the project, specialist subcontractors like CECAN Ltd can also find niche opportunities in providing specific expertise. This contract facilitates the pooling of resources and skills from across the industry, encouraging businesses to showcase their ability to deliver on complex, data-driven projects that impact sustainability and food system efficiencies.

## Notice

This contract is to specifically assess listed subcontractor CECAN Ltd given the specialist skills needed to complete this work. Contract awarded by Defra.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14cc5bb5-4550-4a13-b5bc-aa7203d3837c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,941 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £55,941 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| 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 | EUNOMIA RESEARCH & CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Nov 2025 at 16:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14cc5bb5-4550-4a13-b5bc-aa7203d3837c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14cc5bb5-4550-4a13-b5bc-aa7203d3837c
  11th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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