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title: "Defra awarded contract for Managing the Quality of Organic Matter (OM) inputs to enhance Microbial Biomass and Activity"
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# Defra awarded contract for Managing the Quality of Organic Matter (OM) inputs to enhance Microbial Biomass and Activity

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f0d30040-189c-47da-be8f-19102c546b1d

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## Summary

The UK Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra Network eTendering Portal) has awarded a contract for 'Managing the Quality of Organic Matter (OM) inputs to enhance Microbial Biomass and Activity' under the Research and Development services category. The procurement method was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 28th November 2022 to 28th March 2023, with a total value of £21,210.3 GBP. The contract was awarded to Scotland's Rural College (SRUC), and the tender closed on 14th November 2022.

This awarded contract offers business growth opportunities for companies specialising in research and development services related to organic matter management and microbial activity. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to engage in this tender process. Interested businesses should consider potential collaborations with research institutions and align with the sustainability goals outlined in the tender.

## Notice

This is a contract award for Managing the Quality of Organic Matter (OM) inputs to enhance Microbial Biomass and Activity through the Research Development and Evidence Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d1431ce-279c-4328-af4f-5fbdced39417 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | 28 Nov 2022 - 28 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £21,210 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £21,210 |
| 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 | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SCOTLAND'S RURAL COLLEGE (SRUC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2023 at 12:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d1431ce-279c-4328-af4f-5fbdced39417

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d1431ce-279c-4328-af4f-5fbdced39417
  9th January 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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