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title: "Building the Evidence Base and assessment of options for multilateral engagement"
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# Building the Evidence Base and assessment of options for multilateral engagement

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a1c71865-8d94-4b88-a970-17c35cc4dfc0

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has recently awarded a contract for the procurement titled "Building the Evidence Base and assessment of options for multilateral engagement". This research and development consultancy services tender, valued at £17,500 GBP, was conducted using the procurement method of Single tender action (below threshold). The tender period ended on March 15, 2023, with a contract period slated from March 16, 2023, to December 31, 2023. The buyer, DEFRA, is based in London, UK and can be contacted via Erica Collins. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract active and awarded to Duncan Brack Ltd on March 20, 2023.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses interested in research and development consultancy services within the public sector. Businesses specializing in multilateral engagement strategies and evidence-based decision-making may find this opportunity particularly relevant. With a direct procurement method and a contract period spanning across the year, businesses with expertise in this industry category can leverage their capabilities to compete for similar future procurements in the UK and internationally. The active engagement of Duncan Brack Ltd in this contract signals a successful business partnership within the public procurement landscape.

## Notice

Building the Evidence Base and assessment of options for multilateral engagement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04502d18-0c91-4f87-b959-bbe3b774f4ed |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 16 Mar 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £17,500 |
| 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 | DUNCAN BRACK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Oct 2023 at 16:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04502d18-0c91-4f87-b959-bbe3b774f4ed

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04502d18-0c91-4f87-b959-bbe3b774f4ed
  26th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/42d7ef09-887d-4178-898c-711eeee6c642
  C16294 - Short_Form_Contract_DBrackLtd Redacted

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