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FaLMA Lot 8: Farming Advice Service 2021-2022

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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23 Feb 2021 at 10:33

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal as the buying organisation, which has successfully awarded the contract for "FaLMA Lot 8: Farming Advice Service 2021-2022". This service falls under the agricultural and farming industry category and aims to provide continuity of advice related to water quality and sustainable pesticide use. The tender period concluded on 20 January 2021, with the contract commencing on 1 April 2021 and scheduled to end on 31 March 2022. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £91,915.96.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in agricultural consulting, particularly those offering advisory services on compliance and sustainability practices. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to explore participation, as the awarded contract aims to broaden the advisory support available during the transition period of agricultural policies. Companies well-versed in delivering workshops, communications, and technical advice will find this contract particularly relevant for growth in the evolving agricultural landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FaLMA Lot 8: Farming Advice Service 2021-2022

Notice Description

Continuity of the Farming Advice Service (FAS) to provide advice on water quality, elements of cross compliance, and sustainable pesticide use. The FAS is required to deliver the BPS 2021 and CAP mandated 'farming advisory' system, providing a wider range of advice in the early part of the transition to include the provision of thematic or campaign based advice to cover regimes such as Farming Rules for Water: Helplines (telephone and e-mail), Website, Comms (monthly newsletters and technical articles) and Workshops. 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-b5fd17-1e45f88d-123e-4497-bdb3-a46c196e99ba
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3732f8fd-3ddb-4673-9dbd-eb279c6b1774
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

CPV Codes

03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£91,915 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£91,915 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 6-12 months
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
Not specified
Contact Email
network.procurement@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
00

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

RICARDO-AEA

Further Information

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