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379 - Ashdown Forest

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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04 Nov 2021 at 10:01

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30 Sep 2021 at 08:19

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "379 - Ashdown Forest" was initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal for research and development services, specifically focusing on landscape-scale agreements among landowners and managers. The tender was awarded on 30th September 2021, with a contract value of £46,300. The contract period runs from 1st October 2021 to 31st December 2022. This procurement action was a direct method employing a single tender action, and it supports small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) in the United Kingdom.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses engaged in consultancy services and ecological research as they can contribute to innovative solutions for land management. Companies with expertise in environmental consultancy, land agent facilitation, or working with diverse stakeholders in agricultural landscapes would find themselves well-suited to compete for such tenders, enhancing their business prospects in the growing field of sustainable land use.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

379 - Ashdown Forest

Notice Description

The Ashdown Forest Future Farming Landscape T&T contract has been awarded to examine how to build a landscape scale agreement between diverse landowners and managers. It will explore different means to align the requirements of individuals and institutions by working with land agents as facilitators the T&T replicates a real-life scenario. The aim is to build a mock agreement by testing interest, uptake and relevant legal and agreement structures.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-485295cf-51ff-4a28-8d8b-832a80e872f3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd038c42-c81b-4992-9b88-187bad015603
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

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
£46,300 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£46,300 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2021 - 31 Dec 2022 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

THE CONSERVATORS OF ASHDOWN FOREST

Further Information

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