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title: "RDE585 GenePools"
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buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND"
published: "2024-09-02"
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# RDE585 GenePools

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dd7d22ae-30bc-451a-abe3-fa07d4512e84

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## Summary

Natural England is the buying organisation for the contract titled "RDE585 GenePools" in the industry category of research and development consultancy services. The procurement stage is the award phase, with the contract awarded to the University of Exeter. The procurement process was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract value is GBP 61,841.46, and it spans multiple regions including the United Kingdom, Europe, and British Overseas Territories. The contract period runs from 31 August 2024 to 22 November 2024, and the tender period ended on 23 August 2024. This opportunity is particularly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy services to expand their portfolio and gain reputable clients. Companies with strong capabilities in delivering high-quality research services, particularly those with experience working with governmental or educational institutions, are well-positioned to compete. The University of Exeter, having secured the contract, demonstrates that this tender attracts esteemed academic and consultancy firms, suggesting that businesses with robust research credentials stand a good chance of competing for similar future contracts.

## Notice

RDE585 6.3

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cf75524-4123-464d-bd75-b40dd03b22e4 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Aug 2024 - 22 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £61,841 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £61,841 |
| 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 | NATURAL ENGLAND |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 Sep 2024 at 13:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cf75524-4123-464d-bd75-b40dd03b22e4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cf75524-4123-464d-bd75-b40dd03b22e4
  2nd September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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