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title: "Defra awarded contract for UK Farming Assurance schemes and foods produced to 'higher environmental production standards"
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# Defra awarded contract for UK Farming Assurance schemes and foods produced to 'higher environmental production standards

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b7017507-c3fa-4a8c-be0d-274c257f5df3

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra Network eTendering Portal) has completed the procurement process for UK Farming Assurance schemes and foods produced to higher environmental production standards. This selective procurement method involved call-off from a framework agreement with a contract value of £44,423.97 GBP. The contract period began on December 1st, 2022, and ends on January 31st, 2023. The contracting authority is located in Bristol, England, and the industry category is research and development services. The tender period ended on November 10th, 2022.

This contract award by Defra presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) operating in research and development services. Businesses with expertise in higher environmental production standards and farming assurance schemes would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The nature of the contract and procurement method indicate a strategic focus on innovation and sustainable practices within the agricultural industry, making it an attractive opportunity for organisations aligned with these principles.

## Notice

This is a contract award for UK Farming Assurance schemes and foods produced to 'higher environmental production standards through the Research Development and Evidence Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/946f7119-e8a3-45e1-840b-ed9fbe8f614d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2022 - 31 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £44,423 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £44,423 |
| 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 | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CRANFIELD UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2023 at 16:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/946f7119-e8a3-45e1-840b-ed9fbe8f614d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/946f7119-e8a3-45e1-840b-ed9fbe8f614d
  13th January 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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