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Impacts of mob grazing on soil health

DEFRA

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25 Apr 2023 at 14:22

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29 Mar 2023 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has awarded a contract for the project titled "Impacts of mob grazing on soil health" in the research and development consultancy services category. The contract, valued at £49,992 GBP, was awarded to RSK ADAS Limited. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on January 11, 2023, and the contract period was from January 24, 2023, to March 31, 2023, with the award date being January 24, 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in research and development consultancy services, specifically in the field of soil health and farming practices. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations may find this contract particularly suitable for their expertise. The project's focus on mob grazing and its impact on soil health in the UK agriculture sector offers a unique opportunity for businesses interested in sustainable agricultural practices to contribute to scientific research and development in this area.

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Notice Title

Impacts of mob grazing on soil health

Notice Description

Mob grazing is an increasingly popular concept amongst famers. There are many instances in which farmers report the benefits of mob grazing with regards to animal health through improved quality forage. There are also claims that mob grazing is beneficial to soil health, and thereby the wider environment. However, there are no rigourous scientific studies reporting the impacts of mob grazing on soil properties as applied on UK soils. Project Aims and Objectives The project would: (1) develop a system to characterise and describe the range of farming practices referred to as mob grazing, and to compare them with conventional grazing practices, with particular reference to: i) the length of grazing period ii) the length of rest periods between grazing iii) typical grazing intensity whilst grazing which will allow comparisons of the impacts of different grazing systems on soil health in UK agriculture.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-71c8c405-e143-45e4-b4f1-d618c5907633
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10280931-d368-4929-b6a0-a7eee1e32018
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,992 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,992 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
24 Jan 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5AH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RSK ADAS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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