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FCP: LEEP NEV - Climate Resilience of Agricultural Production and Farm Business

THE UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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18 Sep 2025 at 09:04

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has concluded an award process for a research and development contract titled "FCP: LEEP NEV - Climate Resilience of Agricultural Production and Farm Business". The contract pertains to social research services aimed at understanding the impact of climate change on food production and farm businesses. This process culminated in the awarding of the contract on 11th September 2025, with the contract period spanning from 12th September 2025 to 9th July 2027. The procurement stage was the award, classified under the CPV category 79315000, and it involved locations including the UK and various international territories. The total contract value is £388,126, and it required a unique modelling tool developed by the contractor to address the specific requirements outlined by the buyer, the University of Exeter. The method of procurement is detailed as "Other".

This tender opens significant opportunities for enterprises specialising in social research services, particularly those with capabilities in climate change impact analysis and agricultural economics. Companies equipped with advanced modelling tools for farm decision-making and those focusing on innovative research methodologies could potentially leverage similar opportunities for business growth. While it noted no specific suitability for SMEs or VCSEs, research institutions and large-scale firms with existing expertise in climate resilience projects stand particularly well-placed to compete in similar future tenders. This contract showcases the potential for continuous engagement in long-term research projects that provide strategic insights into the agricultural sector's adaptation to environmental changes.

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Notice Title

FCP: LEEP NEV - Climate Resilience of Agricultural Production and Farm Business

Notice Description

An R&D piece of work using a unique modelling tool developed by the supplier, that bridges the gap between farm decision making in response to changes in agricultural potential and survey data, which resolves the economics of farms and to understand how climate change will impact food production, farm businesses and future land use.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-13b1687a-d16c-4e47-abd1-84b3f1ff90a6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e9f6739-3b92-4208-9a5b-56cef931efc3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£388,126 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
11 Sep 2025 - 9 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
Lindy Macnamee
Contact Email
lindy.macnamee@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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 EXETER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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