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title: "Market Engagement for Specialist Science and Contingency Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03e9d4"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL"
published: "2023-07-25"
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# Market Engagement for Specialist Science and Contingency Services

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03e9d4

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## Summary

The buying organization, Defra Network eTendering Portal, has issued a planned tender titled "Market Engagement for Specialist Science and Contingency Services" in the services industry category of research and development. This tender aims to validate draft specifications and assess market capacity for future activities. Interested parties must register by emailing sscs@defra.gov.uk before 31st July 2023, to participate in this opportunity for potential contract awards.

This tender by Defra presents a growth opportunity for businesses that provide scientific evidence, environmental protection, consultancy services, and research and development within the UK region. Companies with expertise in environmental services, marine research, and business consultancy are well-suited to compete. The tender process is currently in the planning stage, offering interested businesses the chance to engage with Defra and demonstrate their capabilities for potential contract awards.

## Notice

This notice is for information only and is not a call for competition. Defra reserves the right not to enter a formal procurement process and not proceed with any contract award. The purpose of this next round of market engagement is to a) validate the draft specifications and b) determine whether there is capacity and capability in the market to carry out these activities to the required throughput and quality and within the timescales indicated. Participants will be required to sign a two-way Non-Disclosure Agreement. Interested parties should send an email to sscs@defra.gov.uk by 17:00 (GMT) on 31st July 2023, indicating their wish for inclusion.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Defra currently operates a framework contract providing scientific evidence and services to support its policy making and operational responsibilities including emergency response capabilities in relation to food and the environment. The contract is also used by other government departments, including but not limited to the Food Standards Agency, Welsh Government and the Home Office. This framework is due to expire 31st March 2025. Any new provider must have the ability to deliver reliable, high-quality business and scientific services competitively; well-proven transition and transformational capabilities within challenging timeframes; and possess a vision and commitment to enhance relevant scientific capability into the future. The seamless continuation of services is essential due to statutory requirements, and Defra therefore must have a supplier that has the required capabilities in place within the timescales outlined in the Specification.
Interested parties can register to participate by emailing sscs@defra.gov.uk ensuring that 'Specialist Science and Contingency Services ME Session 3' is included in the subject of the email. Please provide details of your organisation, the names, emails and job titles of who will be participating and we will email a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) for you to sign and return. The NDA is non-negotiable. This notice is for information only and will help determine the procurement strategy for provision of the services to Defra. This is not a call for competition. Defra reserves the right not to enter a formal procurement process and not proceed with any contract award.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021385-2023 |
| 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 | 25 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Oct 2023 |
| 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
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services
- 73112000 - Marine research services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 79311300 - Survey analysis services
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
- 79420000 - Management-related services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 85200000 - Veterinary services
- 90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction
- 90712200 - Forest conservation strategy planning
- 90712300 - Marine conservation strategy planning
- 90712400 - Natural resources management or conservation strategy planning services
- 90715000 - Pollution investigation services
- 90720000 - Environmental protection
- 90721000 - Environmental safety services
- 90721300 - Food or feed contamination protection services
- 90721400 - Genetic resources protection services
- 90721700 - Endangered species protection services
- 90721800 - Natural risks or hazards protection services
- 90722000 - Environmental rehabilitation

## Release History

- 25 Jul 2023 at 07:32 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021385-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs

## Provenance

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