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Evaluation of Defra's small capital grants schemes for Farmers

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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04 Nov 2021 at 09:42

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30 Sep 2021 at 13:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the evaluation of Defra's small capital grants schemes for farmers has been completed, with the contract awarded to SQW Ltd. The contract, valued at £172,759, is part of the Rural Development Programme for England under the Common Agricultural Policy. The procurement method followed was an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 23rd August 2021. The contract commenced on 4th October 2021 and is set to conclude by 3rd October 2022. The project is classified under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services, with a focus on services and supporting the agricultural sector.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that focus on agriculture, consultancy, and research. As Defra moves away from the CAP post-Brexit, new grants schemes, notably the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund, are being developed, offering potential for businesses involved in the delivery of agricultural support services. Companies equipped with expertise in evaluating grant schemes or providing related consultancy services would be particularly well-suited to pursue future contracts stemming from this initiative.

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Notice Title

Evaluation of Defra's small capital grants schemes for Farmers

Notice Description

This contract has been awarded as part of the Rural Development Programme for England, which makes up Pillar II of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), Defra administers a small productivity capital grants programme for farmers known as Countryside Productivity Small Grants (CPSG). This scheme is now in it's third and final round. Defra is developing and delivering successor schemes as we move away from the CAP after EU-exit. One of these is a small capital grants scheme known as the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF).The first round of this capital grants scheme will be launched in the Autumn.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-013a0e5d-e304-4398-89dc-9a05ce76611e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f30abd58-3afe-4afb-b662-fe8890d0e114
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£172,759 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£172,759 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
3 Oct 2021 - 3 Oct 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
Elena Harris
Contact Email
elena.harris@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SQW

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