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title: "Review of the Future Resource Risk Faced by the UK Economy"
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# Review of the Future Resource Risk Faced by the UK Economy

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f05b98ef-6cb5-42ce-b7cd-838e666cfe31

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has commissioned a research project titled "Review of the Future Resource Risk Faced by the UK Economy." This procurement falls within the research and development services industry, specifically focusing on risks associated with non-biotic resources critical to the UK economy. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, with the contract period set to commence on 10th June 2019 and conclude on 11th October 2019. The tender, published on 21st March 2019, was conducted through an open procedure, allowing all qualified bidders to participate, and the contract was valued at £59,242. The service is available to businesses operating in regions including the UK and the British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in research and consultancy services. Companies specialised in analysing resource risks, environmental studies, and related fields would find this opportunity particularly relevant. Additionally, organisations with expertise in raw materials critical to the economy can contribute, influencing governmental policy recommendations and potentially establishing long-term collaborations with Defra.

## Notice

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) are commissioning research to review future resource risks faced by UK business in relation to non-biotic resources, with a particular focus on raw materials which are, or may become, critical to the economy and for which production or supply is constrained by technical, environmental or geopolitical factors, to make policy recommendations for government and business. 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/eb1a15c7-0b61-4b6d-b50e-980e3c272dfc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | 9 Jun 2019 - 11 Oct 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £59,242 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £59,242 |
| 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 | EUNOMIA RESEARCH & CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2019 at 07:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb1a15c7-0b61-4b6d-b50e-980e3c272dfc
- 21 Mar 2019 at 19:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10da24bc-988c-42a3-9758-4ca6cd500d63

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb1a15c7-0b61-4b6d-b50e-980e3c272dfc
  11th June 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10da24bc-988c-42a3-9758-4ca6cd500d63
  21st March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dadf1178-6e5d-4784-8099-6deb654b063f
  n/a

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