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title: "The Data Revolution: Data Sharing Principles"
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# The Data Revolution: Data Sharing Principles

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9dfb45a9-f24b-4d96-8ad4-72c55a2c5426

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "The Data Revolution: Data Sharing Principles" is conducted by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) in the United Kingdom. The tender is classified under market research services and has a total budget of £50,000. The procurement method employed is a limited competitive quotation, and it is currently in the award stage, which was finalised on 10th May 2018. The contract is set to commence on 14th May 2018 and conclude by 14th May 2019, following a tender period that ended on 27th April 2018.

This tender presents excellent growth opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services related to data sharing and agricultural industry practices. Companies capable of conducting market research and developing strategic frameworks, especially those with experience in navigating legal issues such as data ownership and GDPR compliance, will find themselves well-positioned to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to submit proposals, as the project seeks to harness diverse expertise and innovative solutions.

## Notice

AHDB is looking to procure a consultant to primarily help scope and develop a practical set of principles to facilitate and promote data sharing within the agricultural industry. A kick off meeting will be required at the start of the project with ongoing feedback meetings scheduled throughout the duration of the scoping work. A formal review of progress along with the next steps should be presented to the Leadership Team in week eight of the project. The work should cover, at a minimum, the following areas: - The vision for the project along with the specific objectives and deliverables and measurements of success - The skills and resources required within an internal project team and identification of any external expertise - The partner organisations who could help drive this initiative forward and ongoing engagement plans with these organisations - A review of best practices and similar initiatives in other countries and/or industries - The initial development of a set of practical principles The work should also include a review of the potential legal challenges including, but not limited to, data ownership, data uses, intellectual property rights and GDPR. A comprehensive action plan to resolve each challenge is also required as part of this project. - Feedback on the set of principles from a range of stakeholders and measures of how successful the principles are in reaching the objectives. Additional information: Your proposal should be submitted and received by 12:00 Noon Friday 27th April 2018 to Joanne.tuck@ahdb.org.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23330220-ddd6-4d5b-ac44-6294af39025e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 13 May 2018 - 14 May 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,555 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | KENILWORTH |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV8 2TL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG13 Warwickshire CC |
| Local authority | Warwick |
| Electoral ward | Cubbington & Leek Wootton |
| Westminster constituency | Kenilworth and Southam |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | REZARE SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 10 May 2018 at 13:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23330220-ddd6-4d5b-ac44-6294af39025e
- 25 Apr 2018 at 13:07 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ecd32b0-259e-4c10-9699-d2cf5c0397bc
- 18 Apr 2018 at 09:40 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ecd32b0-259e-4c10-9699-d2cf5c0397bc
- 13 Apr 2018 at 13:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ecd32b0-259e-4c10-9699-d2cf5c0397bc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23330220-ddd6-4d5b-ac44-6294af39025e
  10th May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ecd32b0-259e-4c10-9699-d2cf5c0397bc
  25th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bd3033a9-105f-42e2-b9ca-665f6f2ddab6
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e2298d33-dd2d-4a9e-b7c8-0f61c64851aa
  Background information
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7ba9a4e3-63d6-4558-93f4-53aa0dea54a9
  The Data Revolution AHDB's role in shaping the future report
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c04145a4-fcfb-4bf7-910c-7834bcc4170d
  Clarification Questions and Answers 25/04/2018

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ahdb.org.uk

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