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title: "VMD Research Requirements Lot 1"
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# VMD Research Requirements Lot 1

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fd238d5e-0f53-4e5d-bf43-656b8f00eec8

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "VMD Research Requirements Lot 1" was conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focusing on services related to research and development within the industry classification of CPV 73000000. The tender is currently in the award stage, with an active contract valued at £231,799, which commenced on 1st March 2019 and will run until 31st October 2022. The tender process was open and completed, with a deadline for submissions that closed on 9th November 2018, and it includes delivery addresses across several regions, including the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specializing in research and development services, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in consultancy related to research and development should consider competing for future contracts in this field, enabling them to expand their market presence and contribute to important projects overseen by the Defra Network.

## Notice

VMD Research Requirements 18/19 - Lot 1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53369423-720f-4440-b21e-9eccb61e73e4 |
| 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 | 24 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2019 - 31 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £231,799 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £231,799 |
| 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 | MOREDUN RESEARCH INSTITUTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 May 2019 at 13:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53369423-720f-4440-b21e-9eccb61e73e4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53369423-720f-4440-b21e-9eccb61e73e4
  24th May 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eb691a6c-17e2-41fe-bd14-927c2286ad6c
  n/a

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