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title: "Lot 1 - Project_23900 - VMD Research Requirements 18/19"
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# Lot 1 - Project_23900 - VMD Research Requirements 18/19

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ccfe91a4-9545-48d3-8d99-86020d058feb

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal seeking services under the project titled "Lot 1 - Project_23900 - VMD Research Requirements 18/19". The industry category for this tender is research services, with a total contract value of £299,028 GBP. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, having been awarded to Queens University Belfast on 14 February 2019, with the contract running until 31 March 2022. The procurement method used for this tender was an open procedure, implying wider accessibility for potential suppliers.

This tender presents opportunities for business growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in research services. Businesses with capabilities in providing innovative research solutions and those experienced in collaborating with governmental organisations would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Engaging with the Defra Network could facilitate access to further public contracts, thereby enhancing business visibility and expansion within the public sector.

## Notice

Lot 1 - VMD Research Requirements 18/19 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/1714ffa8-1ad3-4870-892c-443ed7661063 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 14 Feb 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £299,028 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £299,028 |
| 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 | QUEENS UNIVERSITY BELFAST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2019 at 15:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1714ffa8-1ad3-4870-892c-443ed7661063

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1714ffa8-1ad3-4870-892c-443ed7661063
  3rd June 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/82da3d24-5815-469e-ac64-793e3da761cc
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## Notice URLs

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

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