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title: "RDE267: Forward look review: opportunities for Defra's crop Genetic Improvement"
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# RDE267: Forward look review: opportunities for Defra's crop Genetic Improvement

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e04bb1de-af09-4f3a-ac8e-6c36facd157b

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has completed a procurement process titled "RDE267: Forward look review: opportunities for Defra's crop Genetic Improvement" under the industry category of research and development consultancy services. The contract is for an amount of £98,732.48, and the award was finalised to Cranfield University on 20th June 2025. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract will run from 1st July 2025 until 30th April 2026, and it encompasses work across the United Kingdom, the British Overseas Territories, and other specified regions. The tender process has now reached the award stage, with publications made on the 25th of June 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy, particularly those with expertise in genetic improvement and agricultural innovations. While the procurement was selective and not open to all SMEs, businesses experienced in similar framework agreements may benefit from pursuing future collaborations with government departments such as Defra. Companies with a strong background in programme evaluation and data management could leverage this contract to enhance their portfolios and build lasting partnerships within the public sector.

## Notice

This project should draw out the key opportunities for the new GIN Platform for programme evaluation, IP monitoring, data management and possible future funding models, utilising the 10-year GINs review, all relevant information sources and from discussions with contractors and relevant stakeholders. Contract awarded by Defra.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e20bb8b7-3f19-4744-a439-556a3bd31dfb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £98,732 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £98,732 |
| 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 | 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 | CRANFIELD UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2025 at 15:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e20bb8b7-3f19-4744-a439-556a3bd31dfb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e20bb8b7-3f19-4744-a439-556a3bd31dfb
  25th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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