Official UK procurement notice
Research Development and Evidence Framework
Authority: Defra Network eTendering Portal
What is being bought18 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionDefra wishes to let a Framework agreement for the provision of Research, Development & Evidence Services.
Research and Experimental Development (R&D) comprises creative work undertaken on a systematic basis in order to increase the stock of knowledge, including knowledge of man, culture and society, and the use of this stock of knowledge to devise new applications.
Evidence covers a range of sciences including economics, social research, operational research, statistics, natural science, engineering and geography.
The framework will be divided into 4 lots, which are additionally divided into sub lots:
Lot 1 Food
sub lot 1.1 – Supporting a resilient and secure food system
sub lot 1.2 – Enabling a productive and competitive agri-food chain
sub lot 1.3 – Safety and Confidence in food
sub lot 1.4 – Supporting a sustainable and healthy agri-food chain
lot 2 Farming
sub lot 2.1 – Crop performance and protection services
sub lot 2.2 – Livestock performance services
sub lot 2.3 – Agronomy, nutrient management and sustainable system services
sub lot 2.4 – Modelling toolkits, informatics and comparative life cycle assessment services
sub lot 2.5 – Farming statistics
Lot 3 Air Quality
sub lot 3.1 – Air quality analysis and expert services
sub lot 3.2 – Air quality monitoring and data
sub lot 3.3 – Modelling tools for air quality studies
sub lot 3.4 – Air quality economics and socio-economic
sub lot 3.5 – Noise research and analysis
Lot 4 Socio-Economic
sub lot 4.1 – Socio-economic
- Recurrence: 3 years
CPV: Research and experimental development services · Research services
How this framework works
From the published notice- Places
- up to 90 suppliers · 19 bids received (0.2 per place) · 29 appointed
Lots and requirements (18)Procurement structure
18 lots · no lot values published · win at most 15 of themLot #1FoodCancelled
Lot 1 Food
sub lot 1.1 – Supporting a resilient and secure food system
sub lot 1.2 – Enabling a productive and competitive agri-food chain
sub lot 1.3 – Safety and Confidence in food
sub lot 1.4 – Supporting a sustainable and healthy agri-food chain
Lot #2FarmingCancelled
lot 2 Farming
sub lot 2.1 – Crop performance and protection services
sub lot 2.2 – Livestock performance services
sub lot 2.3 – Agronomy, nutrient management and sustainable system services
sub lot 2.4 – Modelling toolkits, informatics and comparative life cycle assessment services
sub lot 2.5 – Farming statistics
Lot #3Air Quality and NoiseCancelled
Lot 3 Air Quality
sub lot 3.1 – Air quality analysis and expert services
sub lot 3.2 – Air quality monitoring and data
sub lot 3.3 – Modelling tools for air quality studies
sub lot 3.4 – Air quality economics and socio-economic
sub lot 3.5 – Noise research and analysis
Lot #4Socio-EconomicCancelledRenewal
Lot 4 Socio-Economic
sub lot 4.1 – Socio-economic
Lot #5RD&E Framework Lot 1 Food Science Sub Lot 1.1 Supporting a Resilient And Secure Food System;Renewal
Work under lot 1 covers services relating to Defra’s Food Science and Evidence Programme, which provides multi-disciplinary scientific research, evidence and analysis to inform policy development & implementation. Through this work, Defra seeks to develop a world-leading resilient Agri-food system, enabling the sector to grow and be more productive, sustainably.
For Sub lot specific details and core services please register on the Bravo E-tendering portal and navigate to project_30120 Additional information: The Authority seeks to identify high quality contractors to participate in a tendering exercise for the provision of a new framework agreement for Research, Development and Evidence, (RD&E Framework). The RD&E Framework will support core Defra and its Arms-Length Bodies NDPB’s and Executive Agencies
Lot #6RD&E Framework Lot 1 Food Science Sub Lot 1.2 - Enabling a Productive and Competitive Agri-food chainRenewal
Work under lot 1 covers services relating to Defra’s Food Science and Evidence Programme, which provides multi-disciplinary scientific research, evidence and analysis to inform policy development & implementation. Through this work, Defra seeks to develop a world-leading resilient Agri-food system, enabling the sector to grow and be more productive, sustainably.
For Sub lot specific details and core services please register on the Bravo E-tendering portal and navigate to project_30120 Additional information: The Authority seeks to identify high quality contractors to participate in a tendering exercise for the provision of a new framework agreement for Research, Development and Evidence, (RD&E Framework). The RD&E Framework will support core Defra and its Arms-Length Bodies NDPB’s and Executive Agencies
Lot #7RD&E Framework lot 1 Food Science Sub lot 1.3 Safety and Confidence In FoodRenewal
Work under lot 1 covers services relating to Defra’s Food Science and Evidence Programme, which provides multi-disciplinary scientific research, evidence and analysis to inform policy development & implementation. Through this work, Defra seeks to develop a world-leading resilient Agri-food system, enabling the sector to grow and be more productive, sustainably.
For Sub lot specific details and core services please register on the Bravo E-tendering portal and navigate to project_30120 Additional information: The Authority seeks to identify high quality contractors to participate in a tendering exercise for the provision of a new framework agreement for Research, Development and Evidence, (RD&E Framework). The RD&E Framework will support core Defra and its Arms-Length Bodies NDPB’s and Executive Agencies
Lot #8RD&D Framework Lot 1 Food Science Sub lot 1.4 Supporting a sustainable and Healthy Agri-food chainRenewal
Work under lot 1 covers services relating to Defra’s Food Science and Evidence Programme, which provides multi-disciplinary scientific research, evidence and analysis to inform policy development & implementation. Through this work, Defra seeks to develop a world-leading resilient Agri-food system, enabling the sector to grow and be more productive, sustainably
For Sub lot specific details and core services please register on the Bravo E-tendering portal and navigate to project_30120 Additional information: The Authority seeks to identify high quality contractors to participate in a tendering exercise for the provision of a new framework agreement for Research, Development and Evidence, (RD&E Framework). The RD&E Framework will support core Defra and its Arms-Length Bodies NDPB’s and Executive Agencies
Lot #9RD&E Framework Lot 2 Farming R&D, Evidence and Analysis Sub-lot 2.1 Crop Performance and Protection ServicesRenewal
Work under lot 2 covers services relating to Defra’s Farming R&D, evidence and analysis programme. This informs and guides policy by ensuring knowledge gaps are addressed with robust, up to date and unbiased evidence. The programme engages with farmers, industries, sector bodies, environmental organisations and civil society. It looks to address current and near-term issues, and also to the future, to understand future risks and vulnerabilities to enable long term resilience building, adaptation and transformation of the farming sector, in readiness for the opportunities and risks posed by global drivers of change
For Sub lot specific details and core services please register on the Bravo E-tendering portal and navigate to project_30120 Additional information: The Authority seeks to identify high quality contractors to participate in a tendering exercise for the provision of a new framework agreement for Research, Development and Evidence, (RD&E Framework). The RD&E Framework will support core Defra and its Arms-Length Bodies NDPB’s and Executive Agencies
Lot #10RD&E Framework Lot 2 Farming R&D, Evidence and Analysis Sub-lot 2.2 Livestock Performance ServicesRenewal
Work under lot 2 covers services relating to Defra’s Farming R&D, evidence and analysis programme. This informs and guides policy by ensuring knowledge gaps are addressed with robust, up to date and unbiased evidence. The programme engages with farmers, industries, sector bodies, environmental organisations and civil society. It looks to address current and near-term issues, and also to the future, to understand future risks and vulnerabilities to enable long term resilience building, adaptation and transformation of the farming sector, in readiness for the opportunities and risks posed by global drivers of change
For Sub lot specific details and core services please register on the Bravo E-tendering portal and navigate to project_30120 Additional information: The Authority seeks to identify high quality contractors to participate in a tendering exercise for the provision of a new framework agreement for Research, Development and Evidence, (RD&E Framework). The RD&E Framework will support core Defra and its Arms-Length Bodies NDPB’s and Executive Agencies
Lot #11RD&E Framework Lot 2 Farming R&D, Evidence and Analysis Sub-lot 2.3 Agronomy, Nutrient Management and Sustainable System Services;Renewal
Work under lot 2 covers services relating to Defra’s Farming R&D, evidence and analysis programme. This informs and guides policy by ensuring knowledge gaps are addressed with robust, up to date and unbiased evidence. The programme engages with farmers, industries, sector bodies, environmental organisations and civil society. It looks to address current and near-term issues, and also to the future, to understand future risks and vulnerabilities to enable long term resilience building, adaptation and transformation of the farming sector, in readiness for the opportunities and risks posed by global drivers of change
For Sub lot specific details and core services please register on the Bravo E-tendering portal and navigate to project_30120 Additional information: The Authority seeks to identify high quality contractors to participate in a tendering exercise for the provision of a new framework agreement for Research, Development and Evidence, (RD&E Framework). The RD&E Framework will support core Defra and its Arms-Length Bodies NDPB’s and Executive Agencies
Lot #12RD&E Framework Lot 2 Farming R&D, Evidence and Analysis Sub-lot 2.4 Modelling Toolkits Informatics and Comparative Life Cycle Assessment ServicesRenewal
Work under lot 2 covers services relating to Defra’s Farming R&D, evidence and analysis programme. This informs and guides policy by ensuring knowledge gaps are addressed with robust, up to date and unbiased evidence. The programme engages with farmers, industries, sector bodies, environmental organisations and civil society. It looks to address current and near-term issues, and also to the future, to understand future risks and vulnerabilities to enable long term resilience building, adaptation and transformation of the farming sector, in readiness for the opportunities and risks posed by global drivers of change.
For Sub lot specific details and core services please register on the Bravo E-tendering portal and navigate to project_30120 Additional information: The Authority seeks to identify high quality contractors to participate in a tendering exercise for the provision of a new framework agreement for Research, Development and Evidence, (RD&E Framework). The RD&E Framework will support core Defra and its Arms-Length Bodies NDPB’s and Executive Agencies
Lot #13RD&E Framework Lot 2 Farming R&D, Evidence and Analysis Sub-lot 2.5 Farming StatisticsRenewal
Work under lot 2 covers services relating to Defra’s Farming R&D, evidence and analysis programme. This informs and guides policy by ensuring knowledge gaps are addressed with robust, up to date and unbiased evidence. The programme engages with farmers, industries, sector bodies, environmental organisations and civil society. It looks to address current and near-term issues, and also to the future, to understand future risks and vulnerabilities to enable long term resilience building, adaptation and transformation of the farming sector, in readiness for the opportunities and risks posed by global drivers of change.
For Sub lot specific details and core services please register on the Bravo E-tendering portal and navigate to project_30120 Additional information: The Authority seeks to identify high quality contractors to participate in a tendering exercise for the provision of a new framework agreement for Research, Development and Evidence, (RD&E Framework). The RD&E Framework will support core Defra and its Arms-Length Bodies NDPB’s and Executive Agencies
Lot #14RD&E Framework Lot 3 Air Quality and Noise R&D, Evidence and Analysis Sub-lot 3.1 AQ analysis and expert servicesRenewal
Work under lot 3 covers services relating to Defra’s Air Quality and Noise Evidence Programme, which provides multi-disciplinary scientific research, evidence and analysis to inform policy development & implementation. Defra seeks to develop a world-leading AQ and noise evidence base and would like to invite potential suppliers to set out their proposals to deliver a range of analysis tools and expert advice to support the Authority to evaluate Air Quality and Noise evidence/plans and to deliver critical assurance and enhancements to their evidence base which underpin policy interventions.
For Sub lot specific details and core services please register on the Bravo E-tendering portal and navigate to project_30120 Additional information: The Authority seeks to identify high quality contractors to participate in a tendering exercise for the provision of a new framework agreement for Research, Development and Evidence, (RD&E Framework). The RD&E Framework will support core Defra and its Arms-Length Bodies NDPB’s and Executive Agencies
Lot #15RD&E Framework Lot 3 Air Quality and Noise R&D, Evidence and Analysis Sub-lot 3.2 AQ Monitoring and dataRenewal
Work under lot 3 covers services relating to Defra’s Air Quality and Noise Evidence Programme, which provides multi-disciplinary scientific research, evidence and analysis to inform policy development & implementation. Defra seeks to develop a world-leading AQ and noise evidence base and would like to invite potential suppliers to set out their proposals to deliver a range of analysis tools and expert advice to support the Authority to evaluate Air Quality and Noise evidence/plans and to deliver critical assurance and enhancements to their evidence base which underpin policy interventions.
For Sub lot specific details and core services please register on the Bravo E-tendering portal and navigate to project_30120 Additional information: The Authority seeks to identify high quality contractors to participate in a tendering exercise for the provision of a new framework agreement for Research, Development and Evidence, (RD&E Framework). The RD&E Framework will support core Defra and its Arms-Length Bodies NDPB’s and Executive Agencies
Lot #16RD&E Framework Lot 3 Air Quality and Noise R&D, Evidence and Analysis Sub-lot 3.3 Modelling tools for AQ studies;Renewal
Work under lot 3 covers services relating to Defra’s Air Quality and Noise Evidence Programme, which provides multi-disciplinary scientific research, evidence and analysis to inform policy development & implementation. Defra seeks to develop a world-leading AQ and noise evidence base and would like to invite potential suppliers to set out their proposals to deliver a range of analysis tools and expert advice to support the Authority to evaluate Air Quality and Noise evidence/plans and to deliver critical assurance and enhancements to their evidence base which underpin policy interventions.
For Sub lot specific details and core services please register on the Bravo E-tendering portal and navigate to project_30120
Lot #17RD&E Framework Lot 3 Air Quality and Noise R&D, Evidence and Analysis Sub-lot 3.4 AQ Economics and social researchRenewal
Work under lot 3 covers services relating to Defra’s Air Quality and Noise Evidence Programme, which provides multi-disciplinary scientific research, evidence and analysis to inform policy development & implementation. Defra seeks to develop a world-leading AQ and noise evidence base and would like to invite potential suppliers to set out their proposals to deliver a range of analysis tools and expert advice to support the Authority to evaluate Air Quality and Noise evidence/plans and to deliver critical assurance and enhancements to their evidence base which underpin policy interventions.
For Sub lot specific details and core services please register on the Bravo E-tendering portal and navigate to project_30120 Additional information: The Authority seeks to identify high quality contractors to participate in a tendering exercise for the provision of a new framework agreement for Research, Development and Evidence, (RD&E Framework). The RD&E Framework will support core Defra and its Arms-Length Bodies NDPB’s and Executive Agencies
Lot #18RD&E Framework Lot 3 Air Quality and Noise R&D, Evidence and Analysis Sub-lot 3.5 Noise research and analysis
Work under lot 3 covers services relating to Defra’s Air Quality and Noise Evidence Programme, which provides multi-disciplinary scientific research, evidence and analysis to inform policy development & implementation. Defra seeks to develop a world-leading AQ and noise evidence base and would like to invite potential suppliers to set out their proposals to deliver a range of analysis tools and expert advice to support the Authority to evaluate Air Quality and Noise evidence/plans and to deliver critical assurance and enhancements to their evidence base which underpin policy interventions.
For Sub lot specific details and core services please register on the Bravo E-tendering portal and navigate to project_30120 Additional information: The Authority seeks to identify high quality contractors to participate in a tendering exercise for the provision of a new framework agreement for Research, Development and Evidence, (RD&E Framework). The RD&E Framework will support core Defra and its Arms-Length Bodies NDPB’s and Executive Agencies
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- Staff
- Names and qualifications of delivery staff must be submitted
- “Research Development and Evidence Framework” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 90 suppliers, not a single contract.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Restricted procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Who may use this agreement
- Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- Yes · 3 years
- First published
- 8 Mar 2021, 22:56 GMT
- Last source update
- 24 May 2022, 15:20 BST
- FTS notice number
2022/S 000-014341- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0299a5Find a Tender
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How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 12 Apr 2021, 12:00 BST
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission","written"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bid validity
- 180 days from the deadline
Timeline
12 Apr 2021 → 24 May 2022 · 3 dates- Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown12 Apr 2021, 12:00 BST
- Invitations to tender expected12 May 2021, 00:00 BST
- Notice published24 May 2022, 15:20 BST
Notice history
1 event · 2 releases on Find a Tender- Status changed to complete24 May 2022, 15:20 BST
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast15 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.
Contracts
All 15 of these contracts carry the same published figure, £5,333,333, the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each contract's own value. They are not eleven separate sums.
Research Development and Evidence Framework
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- 31 Jan 2022
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Research Development and Evidence Framework
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- 28 Jan 2022
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Bid statistics published by the authority
| Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19bids · 19 electronic | 2 | — | — |
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Official documents & specifications (2)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Economic and financial selection criteria
- Technical selection criteria