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ELM Social Research

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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21 Mar 2019 at 15:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process undertaken by the Defra Network eTendering Portal pertains to the "ELM Social Research" contract, which falls under the category of social research services. Located in London, England, this procurement has been classified as a direct sourcing method through a single tender action, aimed at providing expert social science input necessary for developing the Environmental Land Management System (ELMS). The contract period commenced on 1st March 2018 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2019, with all related tender activities required to have been completed by 1st March 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social science research, particularly those with expertise in agricultural decision-making and stakeholder engagement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract, enabled by the procurement's focus on collaboration with government departments and adherence to ethical research standards. Companies that can demonstrate advanced qualifications and a robust understanding of farmer engagement strategies are likely to find this tender aligns with their capabilities, allowing them to contribute to impactful agricultural policy development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ELM Social Research

Notice Description

The government is committed to involving a wide range of stakeholders in every stage of the process of designing the Environmental Land Management System (ELMS) to ensure that we form an agricultural policy which benefits British farmers, the environment, consumers, taxpayers and the wider rural community. We are, therefore, urgently seeking valuable subject-specific social science expertise to our evidence base and provide access to the most current co-design approaches to inform our programme of work. The social science team within the ELM Programme aims to support agri-environment policy development and respond to the Secretary of State's requirement for the next generation of agri-environment instruments to be simple, "provide flexibility, putting more management decisions in the hands of farmers" and "deliver more for the environment" . The provision of expert social science input must be delivered by a contractor with advanced qualifications in a relevant social science discipline; extensive experience of conducting research relating to farmer decision-making and stakeholder engagement in an agricultural context; and providing research findings relevant to and in collaboration with a government department. The contractor will follow the Government Social Research (GSR) Professional Guidance on ethical research conduct; meet the quality requirements outlined by the GSR; and have a clear protocol for collecting and storing data. 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. "

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0de63b22-7526-45d4-9b1f-f0d2a9b714aa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2189f4aa-d94f-4738-b431-a32b8dc5681f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,934 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,934 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20187 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

Further Information

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