Tender

Innovation Support Service for Defra Farming Innovation Programme on-farm trials

BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED

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Tender

31 Jul 2023 at 14:11

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The buying organisation, BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED, is seeking Innovation Support Services for the Defra Farming Innovation Programme on-farm trials. This procurement falls under the Research and development services and related consultancy services category. The tender is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender deadline of September 1, 2023. The contract period is set to start on May 1, 2024, and run until May 1, 2029.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses to provide expert support services to aid farmers, growers, and foresters in England with Fund 3 grants for farmer-led on-farm trials. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise sector (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete for this open procedure tender, which aims to support innovation in the farming sector with a contract period extending over 4 to 5 years.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Innovation Support Service for Defra Farming Innovation Programme on-farm trials

Notice Description

To implement and operate a farmer-focused, expert support service, that will assist farmers, growers and foresters in England to understand the grant system and apply for funding under Fund 3 of the Defra Farming Innovation Programme. Fund 3 grants focus on farmer-led, on-farm trials and demonstration of new technology systems and approaches. The support service will need to be in place by 2024 and is expected to operate for a period of around 4 to 5 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7cd613f-3455-412a-b02d-3d1e7cd5cbeb
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2024 - 1 May 2029 Over 5 years
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
BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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