# Review of the Evidence for Sentience in Decapod Crustaceans and Cephalopod Molluscs

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

## Key facts

- Buyer: Defra Network eTendering Portal
- Supplier: [LSE Enterprise Ltd](/suppliers/lse-enterprise/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £33,150
- Tender value: £33,150
- Award date: 12 June 2020
- Published: 19 August 2020
- Contract start: 15 June 2020
- Contract end: 7 December 2020
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: e2877866-37a8-44db-b2e5-692c9e27b6fd-376807
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-789c6d69-61a2-499a-a58a-4b0daeb23df4

## Description

Defra is committed to the highest animal welfare standards and is aware of a growing body of evidence that considers the capacity for decapod crustaceans and cephalopod molluscs to experience pain, suffering and distress\. In light of this body of evidence and concerns raised by a number of animal welfare organisations, they are commissioning an external review of the evidence\. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities\. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions\. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra\.bravosolution\.co\.uk ensuring that your registration includes "Defra"\. If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution\.co\.uk

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2877866-37a8-44db-b2e5-692c9e27b6fd-376807)