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title: "Support Development, Delivery & Review of Co-design through Test & Trials"
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# Support Development, Delivery & Review of Co-design through Test & Trials

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9c768698-9392-43af-8dfc-6fa247fa4aae

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) is seeking support for the development, delivery, and analysis of research using co-design methods within the farming and countryside sector. The tender, titled "Support Development, Delivery & Review of Co-design through Test & Trials," falls under the industry category of research consultancy services. The procurement method is selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set to start on December 4, 2023, and end on March 31, 2025. The tender deadline for submissions is November 7, 2023.

This tender from DEFRA presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in research and design consultancy services to engage in a collaborative project to shape the future of farming practices. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are specifically highlighted as suitable for participation. Businesses located in the United Kingdom and beyond can apply, with a total contract value of £300,000 in GBP, making it an attractive opportunity for growth and collaboration in the agriculture sector.

## Notice

The development, delivery and analysis of a body of research underpinned by co-design methods, working with Tests, Trials and Sustainable Farming Incentive Pilot farmers to help shape Defra's Farming and Countryside offer.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0665ba16-f007-419b-acb9-a507db738559 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Dec 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Oct 2023 at 12:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0665ba16-f007-419b-acb9-a507db738559

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0665ba16-f007-419b-acb9-a507db738559
  17th October 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fbb4b408-9ead-4ce8-9395-a46219283910
  Contract Notice

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