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title: "RDE276 The Welfare Implications of Animal Breeding and Breeding Technologies"
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# RDE276 The Welfare Implications of Animal Breeding and Breeding Technologies

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-86d33c2c-8a25-4020-beaf-a47bd8b51f65

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## Summary

The buying organisation Defra has awarded a contract for the title "RDE276 The Welfare Implications of Animal Breeding and Breeding Technologies". This procurement falls under the industry category of Research and development consultancy services. The procurement stage is complete, with a selective procurement method using Call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period starts on 23rd August 2023 and ends on 23rd December 2023, with the tender period closing on 1st August 2023. The award value is £49,909 GBP.

This tender awarded by Defra to The Queens University Belfast for conducting an evidence review to support the Animal Welfare Commission presents opportunities for businesses in the research and development consultancy services sector. Businesses with expertise in scientific innovation and peer-reviewed literature would be well-suited to compete. The contract's focus on animal breeding technologies offers a niche and specialised opportunity for growth and collaboration.

## Notice

The Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act 2023 aims to unlock scientific innovation in England. Defra have awarded a contract to commission an evidence review to support the Animal Welfare Commission. This will include consideration of grey literature and industry guidelines. The focus of this review is on peer reviewed literature

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6efc534-dd57-437d-a46f-8f053ba13c69 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 22 Aug 2023 - 23 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,909 |
| 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 | THE QUEENS UNIVERSITY BELFAST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Sep 2023 at 09:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6efc534-dd57-437d-a46f-8f053ba13c69

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6efc534-dd57-437d-a46f-8f053ba13c69
  20th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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