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title: "Checkpoint Evaluation of the Farming Innovation Programme"
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# Checkpoint Evaluation of the Farming Innovation Programme

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-79136ada-130f-4c0e-8cb2-365428a692af

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has awarded a contract for the "Checkpoint Evaluation of the Farming Innovation Programme." The procurement falls under the research and development services category focused on security and defence materials. The contract value is £232,146 GBP, with a procurement method of an open procedure. DEFRA is the buying organisation located in London, United Kingdom. The tender period ended on 1st May 2023, and the contract period spans from 2nd May 2023 to 6th December 2023.

This tender opportunity by DEFRA for the Farming Innovation Programme evaluation is suited for businesses specialising in research and development services related to security and defence materials. The contract value presents a growth opportunity for businesses looking to engage with DEFRA and contribute to the ongoing innovation programme. Businesses with expertise in evaluation services within the specified industry category are well-positioned to compete effectively in this procurement process.

## Notice

Defra requires an independent checkpoint evaluation of Phase 1 of the Farming Innovation Programme to inform future development of the programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e604649d-f9cb-4ade-9615-70199d953cd5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 May 2023 - 6 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £232,146 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £232,146 |
| 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 |
| 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 | SQW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73400000 - Research and Development services on security and defence materials

## Release History

- 15 Feb 2024 at 08:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e604649d-f9cb-4ade-9615-70199d953cd5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e604649d-f9cb-4ade-9615-70199d953cd5
  15th February 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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