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title: "Evaluating the Different Approaches for Improving UK Organic Trade Statistics"
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# Evaluating the Different Approaches for Improving UK Organic Trade Statistics

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-78b19576-e691-4105-ace2-a89772869855

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Evaluating the Different Approaches for Improving UK Organic Trade Statistics" was conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focusing on research services within the UK. The tender was completed with a total value of £80,000 and was executed under an open procurement method, relevant for organisations across the British Overseas Territories and the UK. The contract period lasted from 10th February 2020 to 31st July 2020, following a tender period that ended on 20th December 2019.

This project presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those with expertise in organic trade statistics and agricultural data analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the research sector would be well-suited to participate in similar procurement opportunities, as the buyer is open to engagement from smaller suppliers. The insights gained from such research can bolster service offerings and enhance business development strategies in the organic sector.

## Notice

Contract award for Evaluating the Different Approaches for Improving UK Organic Trade Statistics.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a25561ef-6d17-4ea3-99de-49be1daf7da5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 10 Feb 2020 - 31 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,000 |
| 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 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 | THE PROGRESSIVE FARMING TRUST LTD T/A THE ORGANIC RESEARCH CENTR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 10 Nov 2021 at 09:36 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a25561ef-6d17-4ea3-99de-49be1daf7da5
- 10 Jun 2020 at 19:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a25561ef-6d17-4ea3-99de-49be1daf7da5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a25561ef-6d17-4ea3-99de-49be1daf7da5
  10th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d8fa6608-f115-45e1-9b7f-02bfb06c545b
  n/a

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