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title: "Lot 5 - Project_23900 - VMD Research Requirements 18/19"
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# Lot 5 - Project_23900 - VMD Research Requirements 18/19

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e77f6a30-d74a-484f-ab09-025737d5bb76

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to "Lot 5 - Project_23900 - VMD Research Requirements 18/19," managed by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, located in London, England. This award is classified under research services (CPV code 73110000) and has a total value of £281,146. The contract commenced on 14th February 2019 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2022. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, allowing wide participation, with the tender period officially closing on 9th November 2018.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to engage in research services within the UK and beyond, including the British Overseas Territories and Europe. Businesses with expertise in research methodologies, project management, or relevant sectors would be particularly well-suited to compete, as they can leverage their skills to meet the specific VMD research requirements outlined by Defra.

## Notice

Lot 5 - VMD Research Requirements 18/19 Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. "

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca7ec960-1322-4c0b-b181-0eb4c569e01e |
| 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 | 3 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 14 Feb 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £281,146 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £281,146 |
| 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 | SAC COMMERCIAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2019 at 16:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca7ec960-1322-4c0b-b181-0eb4c569e01e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca7ec960-1322-4c0b-b181-0eb4c569e01e
  3rd June 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/faf35dad-0a23-46fa-b1e4-203b6ac3ac7a
  n/a

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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