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Evaluating digital engagement and nudge effectiveness among less digitally

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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28 Mar 2025 at 19:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has completed the procurement process titled "Evaluating digital engagement and nudge effectiveness among less digitally". This contract, classified under the industry category of social research services (CPV code 79315000), involves evaluating ways to help farmers and land managers make better decisions through digital engagement. The project addresses participants with limited digital literacy, including neurodivergent individuals, to simplify their decision-making process. The contract, valued at £64,975.75 GBP, was awarded to Verian Group UK Ltd on 7 March 2025. The work is intended to begin on 10 January 2025 and conclude on 10 April 2025. The procurement method used was a call-off from a framework agreement, and the process was selective.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social research services, particularly those experienced in digital engagement strategies aimed at improving agricultural management. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are recognised as suitable competitors for such tenders. The project’s focus on reducing cognitive load for users with limited digital skills indicates that firms with expertise in user experience design and neurodiversity support will find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. Engaging in this contract can help businesses expand their portfolios and build long-term relationships with government clients, contributing to their business growth in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Evaluating digital engagement and nudge effectiveness among less digitally

Notice Description

We want to help farmers and other land managers make better decisions about how to use their land. We want to understand the extent to which providing application defaults based on farm and/or land types will encourage participants with limited digital literacy, which may also include those who are neurodivergent, to choose to deliver the right things in the right places, by reducing the cognitive load associated with sifting out irrelevant options and reading complex guidance. Our intention is to test this in the context of setting up ELM SFI funding agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b29fbf75-31d4-4961-aee3-d9b8c1f81653
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bdf63a4-cbbe-46b7-81b2-5bdd3573ce00
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£64,975 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£64,975 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
10 Jan 2025 - 10 Apr 2025 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
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VERIAN GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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