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title: "FCP - social design, anthropology and community-led transformation"
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# FCP - social design, anthropology and community-led transformation

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bb46a53f-85a2-45be-ac53-289767a4032e

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## Summary

The recent contract awarded by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) focuses on social design, anthropology, and community-led transformation. The procurement process, classified under social research services, employs a direct procurement method labelled as a single tender action (below threshold). The contract, valued at £44,000, involves opportunities across the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and other global locations. The tender commenced on 20th November 2024 and is set to conclude on 30th April 2025. Key dates include the tender end date of 19th November 2024 and the contract award date on 3rd February 2025, with the notice published on 7th February 2025.

This tender represents significant business growth potential, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The selected supplier, Hilary Cottam, exemplifies an SME engaging in high-impact social projects. Businesses with expertise in social research services, specifically those capable of implementing projects with community-led approaches, are well-suited to compete for similar opportunities. The direct procurement method could streamline engagement for SMEs, emphasising innovation and tailored solutions in social infrastructure and transformations.

## Notice

FCP - social design, anthropology and community-led transformation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2709a5b-2b2e-48e6-b867-d87877f66e1d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Nov 2024 - 30 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £44,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £44,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Additional buyers | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| 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 | HILARY COTTAM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 3 Jul 2025 at 07:27 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2709a5b-2b2e-48e6-b867-d87877f66e1d
- 7 Feb 2025 at 12:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2709a5b-2b2e-48e6-b867-d87877f66e1d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2709a5b-2b2e-48e6-b867-d87877f66e1d
  3rd July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0c8daec0-124d-4a6b-b34a-713e5cf90b58
  HC MODS_ contract Redacted FINAL

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