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title: "Managing risk in the red meat sector"
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# Managing risk in the red meat sector

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d0f4f234-8d18-40e3-a16a-e1eea6d23fb6

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs is currently engaged in the procurement process titled "Managing risk in the red meat sector". The focus is on research services aimed at developing tools to mitigate risks within the GB red meat supply chain, amid increasing volatility in prices. This tender was published on 12 November 2018, with a closing deadline of 10 December 2018, and it is characterised as a limited procurement method, specifically through a competitive quotation process. The contract period is set to run from 17 December 2018 to 29 March 2019, with the project taking place in Kenilworth, Warwickshire.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in research and development, particularly those specialising in agricultural economics and supply chain management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide innovative solutions and tools tailored to address the challenges in the red meat sector would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The focus on mitigating market risks opens avenues for businesses to contribute to crucial industry insights and technologies that can benefit the GB red meat supply chain.

## Notice

AHDB are looking for researchers interested in developing tools and options that could mitigate risk within the GB red meat supply chain. Volatile prices, for both inputs and outputs, has been increasing over the years and, regardless of Brexit, this is expected to stay/increase. One of the levy boards' key role is to address market failure and currently, in the industry, this involves ways to mitigate risk. This piece of work is intended to provide insight into what tools/options are currently available in GB and rest of the world to provide solutions for GB supply chain to use. Additional information: Closing date of 10th December 2018

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6516a2ea-6b8c-455c-8767-6248bd1e7491 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 3 Jan 2019 - 29 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,750 |
| 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 | KENILWORTH, WARWICKSHIRE |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV8 2LZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG13 Warwickshire CC |
| Local authority | Warwick |
| Electoral ward | Cubbington & Leek Wootton |
| Westminster constituency | Kenilworth and Southam |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UEA CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 18 Jan 2019 at 11:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6516a2ea-6b8c-455c-8767-6248bd1e7491
- 12 Nov 2018 at 11:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/005c6b33-0129-4ae5-a2da-6215f5646d59

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6516a2ea-6b8c-455c-8767-6248bd1e7491
  18th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/005c6b33-0129-4ae5-a2da-6215f5646d59
  12th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/30c62b8d-8502-45a8-90d2-98bd901c2cff

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ahdb.org.uk

## Provenance

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