--- title: "PH Indicator Project" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a4bd6897-c841-493a-80ee-8828af43aa07" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a4bd6897-c841-493a-80ee-8828af43aa07" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a4bd6897-c841-493a-80ee-8828af43aa07.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a4bd6897-c841-493a-80ee-8828af43aa07.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2020-07-07" --- # PH Indicator Project Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a4bd6897-c841-493a-80ee-8828af43aa07 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a4bd6897-c841-493a-80ee-8828af43aa07) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a4bd6897-c841-493a-80ee-8828af43aa07.json) ## Summary The contract titled "PH Indicator Project" was awarded by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focusing on improving plant health intelligence within the research and development services sector. This project is located in London, England, and falls under the CPV classification of 73000000. The procurement method utilised was a direct single tender action due to its value of £34,325, with the contract period commencing on 1st July 2020 and ending on 10th September 2020. The award was published on 7th July 2020. This tender represents a significant opportunity for growth in the consultancy and research services sector, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses that specialise in plant health assessments, policy development, or related consultancy services would be well-suited to compete for future contracts in this domain. The targeted focus on outcome-based indicators indicates a shift towards more impactful performance measurement, offering a chance for innovative solutions and expertise to shape the future of plant health strategy in Great Britain. ## Notice Improving plant health intelligence In 2017 the Plant Health Board endorsed a proposal for Defra to work towards a more useful and effective set of indicators for tracking progress against plant health policy objectives, and the contribution that policy makes to that progress, than is available today. Current performance measurement is overly inward-facing, measuring the outputs of the Plant Health Services (PHS) rather than changes in the performance of the system that they oversee. This means it is difficult to understand the performance of the PHS in relation to the UK's policy objectives for plant health. The new indicator set will focus on outcomes that reflect the targeted changes in the performance of the system overseen by PHS. It will be built on an understanding of plant health policy objectives, the role of the PHS within the system that it regulates and the mechanisms by which PHS actions are expected to lead to target outcomes, such that the efficacy of those actions can be better assessed. Progress towards such outcomes is not fully within the control of the PHS but is influenced by multiple actors within the plant health system, as well as external factors (e.g. weather). New outcome indicators should be available to support the updated Plant Biosecurity strategy for Great Britain. To-date, Defra, supported by ICF, have completed the initial steps of the outcome indicator development process Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. 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" ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/408c9018-1052-4fa5-8c55-97db542fa674 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Direct | | Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Jul 2020 | | Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 15 Jun 2020 | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2020 - 10 Sep 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £34,325 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £34,325 | | 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 NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL | | 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 | ICF CONSULTING SERVICES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 7 Jul 2020 at 15:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/408c9018-1052-4fa5-8c55-97db542fa674 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/408c9018-1052-4fa5-8c55-97db542fa674 7th July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/528bc844-c667-4c81-b318-d83102e5378f n/a ## Notice URLs - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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