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ETAFFCSFMidlands09 - Catchment Sensitive Farming: One-to-one Advice Programme

DEFRA

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29 May 2026 at 13:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Catchment Sensitive Farming: One-to-one Advice Programme" was led by Defra, focusing on providing environmental training services across the East Midlands and West Midlands regions of the United Kingdom. This programme, classified under the CPV code 80540000, followed a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender stage was completed with the award made active on 13th May 2026 and valued at £86,671.26, with Ricardo-AEA Limited being the awarded supplier. The contract commenced on 14th May 2026 and is scheduled to conclude on 12th May 2027.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in environmental training services, particularly those with expertise in sustainable agriculture and advisory roles in farming practices. Although the procurement was not specifically targeted at SMEs or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), businesses with a strategic focus on enhancing environmental outcomes in agriculture could benefit from engaging in such contracts. The framework agreement approach can create ongoing partnership opportunities with Defra, expanding market presence within this critical sector.

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Notice Title

ETAFFCSFMidlands09 - Catchment Sensitive Farming: One-to-one Advice Programme

Notice Description

ETAFFCSFMidlands09 - Catchment Sensitive Farming: One-to-one Advice Programme

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b1bd7b14-ed74-44fa-9cbd-2d0a452f8692
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aedce2c8-2c27-4e4d-ab48-94354224b5cf
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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80540000 - Environmental training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£86,671 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£86,671 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 May 2026 - 12 May 2027 6-12 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
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
TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RICARDO-AEA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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