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title: "Defra awarded contract for Understanding how the European Union Trade Cooperation Agreement (TCA) has impacted businesses trading in specific commodities"
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# Defra awarded contract for Understanding how the European Union Trade Cooperation Agreement (TCA) has impacted businesses trading in specific commodities

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d03c46f2-7414-450a-b316-299f92097bf8

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has awarded a contract for "Understanding how the European Union Trade Cooperation Agreement (TCA) has impacted businesses trading in specific commodities" through the Research Development and Evidence Framework. The procurement falls under the research and development services category and has a value of £47,350. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is scheduled from November 25, 2022, to March 31, 2023, providing opportunities for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender by Defra presents an opportunity for businesses interested in providing research and development services related to understanding the impact of the European Union Trade Cooperation Agreement. Companies focused on research consultancy and analysis, particularly those experienced in trade agreements, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The closing date for the tender period was November 10, 2022, and the location of the services is likely to be in various regions including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the UK, and others around the world.

## Notice

This is a contract award for Understanding how the European Union Trade Cooperation Agreement (TCA) has impacted businesses trading in specific commodities through the Research Development and Evidence Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce1c47f2-a292-410b-9aab-e88af1044019 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | 25 Nov 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £47,350 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £47,350 |
| 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 | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2023 at 13:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce1c47f2-a292-410b-9aab-e88af1044019

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce1c47f2-a292-410b-9aab-e88af1044019
  9th January 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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