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title: "Tests and Trials: A Review of Tools and Applications"
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# Tests and Trials: A Review of Tools and Applications

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ded962ab-be31-4ff4-a0e7-6574e267dc40

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## Summary

The public procurement contracting process pertains to a tender titled "Tests and Trials: A Review of Tools and Applications", initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal. This procurement, categorised under research and development services, has a contract value of £120,000 and involves delivery to locations including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. The tendering stage has been completed, with the contract period set from 23rd February 2022 to 24th July 2022. The tender was opened on 22nd February 2022, with its deadline for submissions having been on 24th January 2022.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in valuable work in reviewing tools and applications developed from prior tests and trials. Companies with expertise in research methodologies, data analysis, and technology applications will be particularly well-suited to compete, thereby aiding growth and strengthening their service portfolios within the public sector.

## Notice

To undertake a review of the tools and applications developed through and as a result of Tests and Trials.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a982b85-b5f5-4724-859a-c49aea3f77eb |
| 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 | 22 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 23 Feb 2022 - 24 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £106,905 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £120,000 |
| 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 | 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 | SOPRA STERIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Feb 2022 at 08:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a982b85-b5f5-4724-859a-c49aea3f77eb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a982b85-b5f5-4724-859a-c49aea3f77eb
  22nd February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d9c5bc89-dd7c-4fe2-ae45-73d9d5fccef7
  n/a

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