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Scoping Study on the Opportunities and Barriers of Improved Forages for Livestock Sustainability and Productivity

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves an active tender titled "Scoping Study on the Opportunities and Barriers of Improved Forages for Livestock Sustainability and Productivity," initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal in London, England. This project falls under the agricultural industry category and is focused on evaluating improved forages to enhance farm productivity and sustainability. The tender period is set to close on 11 December 2020, with the contract period starting on 29 January 2021 and concluding on 30 September 2021. The procurement method is an open procedure (below threshold), allowing for a wide range of submissions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) involved in agricultural services and sustainability. Businesses with expertise in agricultural research, forage improvement, and environmental management would be well-positioned to participate. By collaborating with both academia and industry, the successful bidder can contribute to enhancing sustainable practices within livestock farming in the UK while potentially benefiting from increased market engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Scoping Study on the Opportunities and Barriers of Improved Forages for Livestock Sustainability and Productivity

Notice Description

Summary This project aims to scope opportunities to assess the potential of improved forages to offer livestock-related benefits such as enhancements to farm productivity, agricultural sustainability (including reduced greenhouse gas emissions), and resilience to climate change to account for the future needs of ruminant agriculture in the UK. The project will set out these opportunities and put forward potential opportunities considered and calculated for particular forage species, bringing together academics and industry to inform pertinent considerations. Key relevant options, considerations and barriers should be duly evaluated.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-65e43f08-4244-4f17-a260-4281500d271b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71e8a974-50c7-442a-94df-f7406dcfe83a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jan 2021 - 30 Sep 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

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