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title: "Growing the Goods"
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# Growing the Goods

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c83783dd-584f-4874-98f0-70c11fc45d8e

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Growing the Goods," initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focuses on research and development services within the horticulture sector. This process is currently in the Award stage, having been published on 14th July 2020. The contract, valued at £161,704.24, has a duration commencing on 13th July 2020 and concluding on 31st October 2021. The tender was executed through a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold, with an emphasis on delivering innovative auditing tools and payment options. The delivery addresses include locations in the United Kingdom and various overseas territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the research and consultancy fields, particularly those engaged in social research services relevant to horticulture. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially well-suited to participate, given the focus on diverse scales and production systems in the sector. Companies with expertise in developing methodologies and practical tools for horticultural practices will find this an advantageous opportunity to expand their services and collaborate with leading organisations in the field.

## Notice

The trial will develop and test two mechanisms for creation and display of LMPs for horticulture. Initial design of the auditing tool, LMP methodology and payment options will involve a panel of advisor growers drawn from various parts of the horticulture sector (different scales, production systems and distribution methods). 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/fe725982-3886-40c4-9ac4-6c88f4f1ac08 |
| 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 | 14 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 12 Jul 2020 - 31 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £161,704 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £161,704 |
| 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 | LANDWORKERS' ALLIANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2020 at 11:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe725982-3886-40c4-9ac4-6c88f4f1ac08

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe725982-3886-40c4-9ac4-6c88f4f1ac08
  14th July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6514fdda-3acd-4a52-9604-5d351c19b5dd
  n/a

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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