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title: "Baseline Metrics for monitoring food system priority outcomes"
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# Baseline Metrics for monitoring food system priority outcomes

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9c7f6ca6-0244-4bb8-9caf-4cb0c8829de0

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## Summary

DEFRA has awarded a contract for the project titled "Baseline Metrics for monitoring food system priority outcomes," focusing on developing indicators to assess progress towards the government's agri-food priorities. This procurement process, classified under "General management consultancy services," operates in London, United Kingdom. The selective procurement method was utilised for this call-off from a framework agreement, valued at £200,000. The contract is scheduled to run from 24th January 2025 to 18th May 2025, with PA Consulting Services Ltd identified as the supplier. The tender period concluded on 23rd January 2025, and the award was finalised shortly after, on 23rd January 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in management consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in the agricultural and food sector analytics. The project requires the development of robust baseline metrics and evaluation methods, making it well-suited for consultancy firms with strong backgrounds in data analysis, stakeholder reporting, and agribusiness knowledge. Engaging in this contract can enhance business portfolios, foster partnerships with governmental bodies, and offer substantial impact in shaping agri-food industry standards.

## Notice

Develop and Present indicators to assess progress towards government's agri-food priorities and baseline data against which progress can be tracked.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b225891d-ffe2-4e24-8359-e4dae1ecafa8 |
| 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 | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Jan 2025 - 18 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| 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 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PA CONSULTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2025 at 13:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b225891d-ffe2-4e24-8359-e4dae1ecafa8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b225891d-ffe2-4e24-8359-e4dae1ecafa8
  3rd February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e64cdf67-bb23-4474-acf2-ab00b847968c
  DPEL_61545_030 Food Monitoring Phase 2 (1) Final Signed_Redacted

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