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Sustainable Farming Incentive /CS Higher-Tier 2024 - South & East

NATURAL ENGLAND

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24 Jul 2024 at 11:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process described pertains to a contract awarded by Natural England for the "Sustainable Farming Incentive /CS Higher-Tier 2024 - South & East." This project falls under the industry category of "Environmental issues consultancy services" (CPV code: 90713000) and is situated in the South East of the United Kingdom, particularly targeting regions including CB2 9LG. The procurement method used for this tender is selective, executed via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set to run from 24th July 2024 to 15th September 2025. Key dates include the award announcement on 24th July 2024, preceded by the tender period which concluded on 2nd July 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy, particularly those with experience in advising farmers and land managers. The contract aims to deliver impartial advice pertaining to the Sustainable Farming Incentive and CS Higher Tier Expanded Offer, enhancing the natural environment. Hence, firms with expertise in environmental protection, wildlife diversity, and water and air quality are well-suited. The awarded supplier, FWAG East Consultancy Ltd, exemplifies the type of expertise required to thrive in this procurement opportunity, offering a model for other businesses in the consultancy sector to follow. Given that the procurement is not specifically earmarked for SMEs or VCSEs, larger consultancy firms will likely find the scale and scope of the project appealing.

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Notice Title

Sustainable Farming Incentive /CS Higher-Tier 2024 - South & East

Notice Description

The aim of the mini contract is to support Farmers, Land Managers and their advisers in applying for the Sustainable Farming Incentive and CS Higher Tier Expanded Offer in 2024 with impartial advice and information to enable them to deliver the main aims and priorities of the schemes in protecting and enhancing the natural environment, in particular the diversity of wildlife, water and air quality. Following the general election Ministers will need to review and confirm policy and this may result in changes to Defra and NE's requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8d60f88d-9ad7-42b0-b0b8-fb58fd0af87e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e50d6aef-fd76-4df6-b991-db267606be5b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£276,770 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£275,450 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
23 Jul 2024 - 15 Sep 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
Defra group Commercial
Contact Email
dgcenquiries@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FWAG EAST CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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