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title: "RDE808: Animal Abuse and Domestic Homicide/Suicide"
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# RDE808: Animal Abuse and Domestic Homicide/Suicide

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c026c8af-fb1e-45a4-8c8b-82ac551c2f20

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has completed the award phase for a procurement process titled "RDE808: Animal Abuse and Domestic Homicide/Suicide". This tender falls under the industry category of Research and Development Consultancy Services and was conducted through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The awarded contract, valued at £68,775.39, spans from 21st July 2025 to 21st July 2027. With operations extending across diverse locations, including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the rest of the world, and the United Kingdom, it aims to advance understanding of the interconnections between pet abuse and domestic violence. The award to the University of Bristol was confirmed on 30th June 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in specialised research and consultancy services, particularly those with experience in analysing social issues and formulating strategic interventions. Although not specifically aimed at SMEs or voluntary, community and social enterprises, the project offers a platform for academic and professional institutions to contribute towards the development of coordinated policies and services. Eligible organisations could leverage such contracts to bolster their credentials and expand their influence in the public sector, particularly those with proficiency in multi-regional operations and a track record in socially impactful research.

## Notice

We aim to develop further understanding of how pet abuse and domestic violence are interconnected, pinpointing critical areas for action and proposing strategies for coordinated services and policies within Great Britain. Contract awarded by Defra.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c8e2762-7842-4eff-8850-f005876ef0fb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Jul 2025 - 21 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £68,775 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £68,775 |
| 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 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2025 at 13:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c8e2762-7842-4eff-8850-f005876ef0fb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c8e2762-7842-4eff-8850-f005876ef0fb
  1st July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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