Planning

Defra Farmer and Vet Data Research Partner

  • Defra Network eTendering Portal

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2021/S 000-026596

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-02ef51

Published 24 October 2021, 10:45pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Defra Network eTendering Portal

17 Nobel House

London

SW1P 3JR

Email

Jonathan.Rosenfeld@defra.gov.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UK - United Kingdom

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs

one.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Ministry or any other national or federal authority

one.5) Main activity

Environment


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Defra Farmer and Vet Data Research Partner

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 73210000 - Research consultancy services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

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

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

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

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

3 November 2021


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

Defra Farmer and Vet Data Research Partner

PRIOR INFORMATION NOTICE and OPEN PRE-MARKET ENGAGEMENT INVITATION

(see MS Teams Link below): 2-November-2021 from 10:00 - 11:00

DgC will host an open pre-market engagement where the project team will go over the technical specification (scope of service) and request audience feedback specifically whether or not the 2 areas of research (famer data and vet data) should be handled as one large project or divided into to 2 completely separate ITT's.

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

Open engagement event MS Teams Link:

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

We hope you can attend.

Kind regards,

Jon Rosenfeld | Senior Category Officer | Defra Environmental Goods and Services Commercial Team |

Future Farming and Countryside Programme | Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs |

Mobile: +44(0)7393 008200 | Office: +44(0)20 7714 2099

Email: jonathan.rosenfeld@defra.gov.uk | FFCPCommercial@defra.gov.uk; DGCEnquiries@defra.gov.uk

DEF 2 Marsham St, London SW1P 4DF"

link to future opportunity notice: https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/go/58314935017CB22E4E1E