--- title: "Defra Farmer and Vet Data Research Partner" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02ef51" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02ef51" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ef51.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ef51.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2021-10-24" --- # Defra Farmer and Vet Data Research Partner Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ef51 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02ef51) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ef51.json) ## Summary The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) is planning to engage a research partner for the "Defra Farmer and Vet Data Research Partner" project, which falls under the industry category of research consultancy services. This procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a pre-market engagement event scheduled for 2nd November 2021, from 10:00 to 11:00. The project aims to assess the data collected by farmers and vets on farm activities, focusing on six specified species. Following this engagement, formal invitations to tender (ITT) will be issued, and more comprehensive details regarding the requirements and timing will be provided at that stage. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in research consultancy, particularly those with experience in agricultural data collection or veterinary practices. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies would be well-suited to participate. By engaging in this project, businesses can not only expand their existing client portfolio within the public sector but also contribute to significant advancements in data-driven decision-making in agriculture and veterinary services. ## Notice DEFRA is looking for a research partner for a project to explore the extent and type of data collected about on farm activities by a range of vets and also a number of farmers. The research should cover data collection by farmers and by vets practicing on farms dealing with six in-scope species (see below). This brief is for the purpose of enabling an initial discussion with potential contractors for this work to discuss the work further prior to the issue of formal ITT through the usual bidding processes. The whole process will be governed by our standard processes for dealing with contractors so that the process is open and fair to all possible contractors who may wish to bid. Full details of the process, requirements, timings etc will be included in the formal ITT when issued. The project will focus on the following 2 areas: * PART 1: FARMER DATA RESEARCH * PART 2: VET DATA RESEARCH ### Lot Information Lot 1 DEFRA is looking for a research partner for a project to explore the extent and type of data collected about on farm activities by a range of vets and also a number of farmers. The research should cover data collection by farmers and by vets practicing on farms dealing with six in-scope species (see below). This brief is for the purpose of enabling an initial discussion with potential contractors for this work to discuss the work further prior to the issue of formal ITT through the usual bidding processes. The whole process will be governed by our standard processes for dealing with contractors so that the process is open and fair to all possible contractors who may wish to bid. Full details of the process, requirements, timings etc will be included in the formal ITT when issued. The project will focus on the following 2 areas: * PART 1: FARMER DATA RESEARCH * PART 2: VET DATA RESEARCH ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026596-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 3 Nov 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development ## Release History - 24 Oct 2021 at 21:45 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026596-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/go/58314935017CB22E4E1E - https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MWQ2MmRiNDAtNGY2OC00YTdlLTk1ZTMtNTY5MDFiMTFkM2U1%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22770a2450-0227-4c62-90c7-4e38537f1102%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22423bde3e-85a5-4b36-a590-2aa9350a5763%22%7d - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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