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title: "ETPP - Communications Research"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d2bec52b-32b9-429d-bb04-bdea6a2ace59"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# ETPP - Communications Research

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d2bec52b-32b9-429d-bb04-bdea6a2ace59

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "ETPP - Communications Research" was conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focusing on research services within the environmental sector. The contract, valued at £73,515, covers a timeline from 15th February 2021 to 31st March 2022, with the procurement method classified as selective through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. Key activities in this process were completed by 5th February 2021, marking the end of the tender period.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those catering to environmental communication strategies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this contract particularly suitable as they can effectively engage in the delivery of targeted communications necessary for the England tree planting programme. Companies that can provide insights into audience engagement and effective communications strategies will be well-placed to compete for future contracts in this area.

## Notice

To obtain clear insight on our audiences that will inform the Communications, Stakeholder and Engagement strategies of the England tree planting programme. Helping to develop and deliver clear, effective and targeted communications to new and existing audience groups:

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d8c073c-1f61-40e8-8370-79eb28aef042 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 15 Feb 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £73,515 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £73,515 |
| 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 | BLUE MARBLE RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 31 Aug 2021 at 08:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d8c073c-1f61-40e8-8370-79eb28aef042

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d8c073c-1f61-40e8-8370-79eb28aef042
  31st August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f9a2e840-9f41-4b8f-ab39-5b72073f4d34
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