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title: "Defra Awarded contract for Broadening the farm-based variety trials network to consider and support the wider use of heterogeneous material"
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# Defra Awarded contract for Broadening the farm-based variety trials network to consider and support the wider use of heterogeneous material

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f940c8b6-4500-468b-a7cd-76d1e68f4bda

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra Network eTendering Portal) has awarded a contract for broadening the farm-based variety trials network to support the wider use of heterogeneous material. The procurement stage was an award, and the contract falls under research and development services and related consultancy services. The contract value is £49,848 GBP, and it was awarded through a selective procurement method, specifically calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from 22 November 2022 to 31 March 2023, and the tender period ended on 8 November 2022.

This contract awarded by Defra presents opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs in the research and development services sector. Businesses well-suited to compete would be those with expertise in agricultural research and consultancy services. The contract's focus on broadening farm-based variety trials also provides potential for organisations interested in sustainable agriculture and organic farming. The awarded contract specifies diverse delivery addresses, including various territories within the UK and Europe.

## Notice

This is a contract award for Broadening the farm-based variety trials network to consider and support the wider use of heterogeneous material through the Research Development and Evidence Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f720ffd6-7285-4839-ada5-410f562ede6f |
| 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 | 6 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | 22 Nov 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,848 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,848 |
| 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 | PROGRESSIVE FARMING TRUST (ORGANIC RESEARCH CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2023 at 16:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f720ffd6-7285-4839-ada5-410f562ede6f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f720ffd6-7285-4839-ada5-410f562ede6f
  6th January 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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