# RDE276 The Welfare Implications of Animal Breeding and Breeding Technologies

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by Defra.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [Defra](/buyers/defra/contract-awards)
- Supplier: [The Queens University Belfast](/suppliers/queens-university-belfast/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £49,909
- Award date: 4 August 2023
- Published: 20 September 2023
- Contract start: 23 August 2023
- Contract end: 23 December 2023
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: a6efc534-dd57-437d-a46f-8f053ba13c69-681991
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-86d33c2c-8a25-4020-beaf-a47bd8b51f65

## Description

The Genetic Technology \(Precision Breeding\) Act 2023 aims to unlock scientific innovation in England\. Defra have awarded a contract to commission an evidence review to support the Animal Welfare Commission\. This will include consideration of grey literature and industry guidelines\. The focus of this review is on peer reviewed literature

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6efc534-dd57-437d-a46f-8f053ba13c69-681991)