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title: "30576 - A Social Study to Support the Healthy Bees Plan 2030"
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# 30576 - A Social Study to Support the Healthy Bees Plan 2030

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d576cf01-c044-4e4d-899f-1bd06ad747de

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focusing on the tender titled "30576 - A Social Study to Support the Healthy Bees Plan 2030". This project, classified under research and development services, is located within the United Kingdom and was completed with a value of £40,000. The tender was initially initiated with an open procurement method, and the contract period ran from 19 January 2021 to 31 May 2021, with a tender deadline that ended on 23 October 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in research and consultancy services, particularly those specialising in social studies or agricultural development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations would be well-positioned to compete, as the study seeks to improve the uptake of beekeeping both as a business and a hobby. Engaging in this type of work could allow these businesses to contribute to meaningful market improvements while expanding their service offerings.

## Notice

A Social study looking at uptake and retention of beekeeping as both a business and a hobby, with suggstions for market improvements to increase uptake and reduce churn.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba9154d2-9b5c-47e9-816d-e64518945a76 |
| 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 | 29 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 19 Jan 2021 - 31 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| 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 | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS11 9AT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Beeston & Holbeck |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ICF CONSULTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2021 at 15:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba9154d2-9b5c-47e9-816d-e64518945a76

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba9154d2-9b5c-47e9-816d-e64518945a76
  29th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/26c6fabb-3d23-4414-97b9-9ee359318c8b
  n/a

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