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title: "Project 24230 Discovery Research on Understanding User Needs for Air Quality Data and Info"
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# Project 24230 Discovery Research on Understanding User Needs for Air Quality Data and Info

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bbc6ca7b-9ca6-4bda-bde8-a8b8a16caf2a

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## Summary

The Defra Network eTendering Portal has successfully completed the procurement process for the project titled "Project 24230 Discovery Research on Understanding User Needs for Air Quality Data and Info." This research falls under the category of research and development services and has a total contract value of £120,000. The contract commenced on 25 January 2019 and is set to conclude on 23 August 2019. The tender was published on 14 September 2018 and was conducted through an open procedure, allowing for various suppliers to participate. The delivery location for the project is London, England.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in research consultancy and services related to air quality and environmental data analysis. Businesses that have expertise in understanding user needs, data accessibility, and public engagement in environmental issues would be well-positioned to compete. The inclusive nature of this tender encourages innovative approaches to improve accessibility to air quality data, appealing to a wide range of potential suppliers committed to enhancing public services and policymaking.

## Notice

The proposed research aims to investigate the perspectives and experiences of the general public, at risk groups and specialist audiences in accessing and using - or not - available air quality evidence. The data obtained will serve to inform policy-making in this area by reducing current gaps in our understanding of who and how our AQ data is used and leading to improvements in the accessibility of these services. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/017fb745-04a5-4f88-9c52-339356c6acf9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 25 Jan 2019 - 23 Aug 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £120,000 |
| 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 | 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KANTAR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2019 at 11:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/017fb745-04a5-4f88-9c52-339356c6acf9
- 14 Sep 2018 at 13:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f9fd673-5240-4df7-91a1-d6eae9a5b47a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/017fb745-04a5-4f88-9c52-339356c6acf9
  29th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f9fd673-5240-4df7-91a1-d6eae9a5b47a
  14th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cbad9c87-6c6d-4720-bf6f-91960453efce
  n/a
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/604e3ef8-579a-4617-8834-aaa3ca60edb9
  Redacted version of contract

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