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title: "Updating the evidence base on the relationship between R&D spend and agricultural productivity for the UK"
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# Updating the evidence base on the relationship between R&D spend and agricultural productivity for the UK

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fb24b80f-283a-427c-825f-1444f887ccf5

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) through their Defra Network eTendering Portal has awarded a contract for the research project titled "Updating the evidence base on the relationship between R&D spend and agricultural productivity for the UK". This project falls under the industry category of Research and development services and related consultancy services. The contract, valued at £149,713 GBP, was awarded to RSK ADAS Limited. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract period scheduled to start on 5th December 2022 and end on 31st March 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the research and development sector, particularly those with expertise in econometric methods and agricultural productivity analysis, to engage with Defra's Farming Innovation Programme. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are considered suitable for participation in this procurement process. Interested parties should note the tender period ended on 7th November 2022, and the research project will involve delivering outcomes that support the enhancement of agricultural R&D practices in the UK.

## Notice

This piece of research looks to update the relationship between agricultural R&D spend and the impact on total productivity for the UK. This is a quantitative piece of work looking at econometric methods to estimate a statistically significant relationship. The output will be used in the cost benefit analysis for the Farming Innovation Programme. It will also undertake a literature review of international case studies and best practises to ensure new R&D is mass-adopted across the agricultural sector.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8387ef8-a5c3-470d-baa6-40045f423a52 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | 5 Dec 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £149,713 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £149,713 |
| 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 | RSK ADAS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2022 at 11:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8387ef8-a5c3-470d-baa6-40045f423a52

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8387ef8-a5c3-470d-baa6-40045f423a52
  25th November 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/48348c1d-f6e5-42d3-8350-09b3ccf3ffea
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