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title: "AgriTech demand research study & Market insight"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000660839"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2021-07-16"
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# AgriTech demand research study & Market insight

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000660839

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh recently completed a procurement process for the "AgriTech demand research study & Market insight," aimed at gathering insights into demand for new subject areas within the AgriTech sector. The procurement was executed via an open procedure, with the contract awarded to IFF Research. The contract, valued at GBP 65,250, was officially signed on 6th July 2021. The procurement falls under the education services category and took place in Edinburgh, with an emphasis on exploring six identified subject areas relevant to AgriTech.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for organisations specialising in market research and analysis within the education sector, particularly those with expertise in AgriTech. Businesses capable of delivering contextual analyses and identifying latent opportunities in emerging educational fields would be particularly well-suited to compete. The University of Edinburgh's focus on innovative elective courses positions this contract as a critical avenue for growth in the education market, potentially inviting collaborations with academic institutions and other stakeholders in the AgriTech realm.

## Notice

1. Provide a contextual analysis for the planned release of 4 Masters degrees (Contextual Analysis) 2. To identify any demand outside of these areas, but within the scope of AgriTech (Latent Opportunities) 3. To inform how best to offer elective courses into the UoE system (Electives)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

To explore interest and demand for new subject areas within the AgriTech sector at the University of Edinburgh. A core focus will be on six identified subject areas. 1. Data Driven Animal and Plant Breeding and Genetics 2. Disease Outbreak Science & Policy 3. One Health/Planetary Health 4. Human Diet, Nutrition and Health 5. Aquaculture Genetics and Health 6. Animal Biotechnology

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL421382 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £65,250 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IFF RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL421382

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL421382
  AgriTech demand research study & Market insight - 1. Provide a contextual analysis for the planned release of 4 Masters degrees (Contextual Analysis) 2. To identify any demand outside of these areas, but within the scope of AgriTech (Latent Opportunities) 3. To inform how best to offer elective courses into the UoE system (Electives)

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000660839

## Provenance

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