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Building Blocks Commission

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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18 Dec 2020 at 16:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Building Blocks Commission" was conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal in the United Kingdom, focusing on research consultancy services within the environmental management industry. The tender was initiated to develop a payments model for environmental activities, with a contract value of £35,600. The contract period commenced on 18th December 2020 and runs until 26th March 2021. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 27th November 2020.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the consultancy sector, particularly those specialising in environmental research and data analysis. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the requirements align with their capabilities. Companies that can provide robust data collection and analysis, alongside a deep understanding of agricultural and environmental economics, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Building Blocks Commission

Notice Description

Defra's Environmental Land Management scheme will need to calculate payment rates for farmers, foresters and other land managers undertaking environmental activities. This requires new data and the development of evidence based-assumptions on income from agricultural activities and additional costs incurred by farmers, foresters and other land managers. These will form what this specification refers to as the 'building blocks' of the payment rate calculation. A desk-based exercise is required to collate the necessary data, forecast the values, and provide clear documentation of sources and assumptions on how these values were arrived at. To calculate payments rates for the 2024 environmental land management scheme, we want to build an in-house payments model, with complete transparency in payment calculations and the ability to refine them as the scheme develops. The building blocks data will ensure that payments rates are an accurate and up-to-date reflection of the income foregone and costs incurred by land managers for undertaking environmental activities. To do this, we need to update the building blocks from the Countryside Stewardship payment rates from 2013, which are now out of date. We also need new evidence consistent with current market data and forecasted for an appropriate period. We also want to improve and enhance our understanding of the data and underpinning assumptions sitting behind the building blocks, so that these can be used optimally in setting the final payment rates.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1f46e20-6953-43f6-9ff5-44d7957eb037
Current Stage
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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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
18 Dec 2020 - 26 Mar 2021 1-6 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
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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

THE ANDERSON CENTRE

Further Information

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