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pEPR - CE IPA NISTA Associate Review

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

Buyer Address: Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street, London, UKI32, SW1P 4DF, United Kingdom

Contact Email: ademola.olagunju@defra.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
21000.0 GBP
Published
10 Jul 2025, 14:16
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
23 Jul 2025, 23:00
Contract End
30 Sep 2025, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
Region
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Awarded To
Hazel Bees Consulting Ltd
Official Source
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Description

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Award Title: pEPR - CE IPA NISTA Associate Review

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