--- title: "Review of the Evidence for Sentience in Decapod Crustaceans and Cephalopod Molluscs" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-789c6d69-61a2-499a-a58a-4b0daeb23df4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-789c6d69-61a2-499a-a58a-4b0daeb23df4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-789c6d69-61a2-499a-a58a-4b0daeb23df4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-789c6d69-61a2-499a-a58a-4b0daeb23df4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2020-08-19" --- # Review of the Evidence for Sentience in Decapod Crustaceans and Cephalopod Molluscs Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-789c6d69-61a2-499a-a58a-4b0daeb23df4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-789c6d69-61a2-499a-a58a-4b0daeb23df4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-789c6d69-61a2-499a-a58a-4b0daeb23df4.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Defra Network eTendering Portal, which has issued a tender titled "Review of the Evidence for Sentience in Decapod Crustaceans and Cephalopod Molluscs." This initiative falls under the services category, focusing on research related to animal welfare standards in the UK. The procurement stage is complete, with the award made on 12 June 2020, and the contract period spans from 15 June to 7 December 2020. The tender was published on 6 March 2020, and it featured an open procurement method, specifically designed for contracts below threshold value, amounting to £33,150. Key delivery locations include the UK and various territories across Europe. This tender presents opportunities for businesses engaged in research and consultancy, particularly those specialising in animal welfare, marine biology, or related fields. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to apply, given the inclusive nature of the procurement process. Competing organisations should be equipped to conduct scientific reviews and provide insights into the welfare implications of commercial practices involving decapod crustaceans and cephalopods. ## Notice Defra is committed to the highest animal welfare standards and is aware of a growing body of evidence that considers the capacity for decapod crustaceans and cephalopod molluscs to experience pain, suffering and distress. In light of this body of evidence and concerns raised by a number of animal welfare organisations, they are commissioning an external review of the evidence. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2877866-37a8-44db-b2e5-692c9e27b6fd | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Aug 2020 | | Submission deadline | 5 May 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 11 Jun 2020 | | Contract period | 14 Jun 2020 - 7 Dec 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £33,150 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £33,150 | | 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 | LSE ENTERPRISE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 19 Aug 2020 at 13:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2877866-37a8-44db-b2e5-692c9e27b6fd - 6 Mar 2020 at 11:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/410765ec-14ab-4b75-b16d-fdafd2470d0d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2877866-37a8-44db-b2e5-692c9e27b6fd 19th August 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/410765ec-14ab-4b75-b16d-fdafd2470d0d 6th March 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk Link to eSourcing Portal - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e26565f2-cb37-4fb1-aa74-4942ff13840b n/a ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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