Award

Market Exploration of the Land Use Choices Tool (LUCT)

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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Award

15 Sep 2023 at 14:40

Tender

27 Jul 2023 at 15:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs is awarding a contract for the Market Exploration of the Land Use Choices Tool (LUCT) project. This project aims to support spatial planning and decision-making for the rural environment by identifying potential customer groups, assessing the market for similar products, and estimating the commercial value of the LUCT. The 3-month contract, with a value of £25,000, is set to start in September and conclude by the end of the year.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the industry-specific software development and market research services sectors to compete for the contract. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to participate in this competitive quotation process. The Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs is seeking suppliers to support the development of the LUCT tool, offering a chance for businesses to contribute to environmental evidence and delivery within the UK public sector.

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Notice Title

Market Exploration of the Land Use Choices Tool (LUCT)

Notice Description

"The Land Use Choices Tool (LUCT) is a software tool, developed by the Environment Agency with Defra family partners internally, aiming to support spatial planning and decision support for the rural environment. It generates scenarios to support land use change decisions at national to local level about suitable locations for habitat and woodland creation on agricultural land. It uses spatial targeting to maximise benefits for water quality, flood reduction, biodiversity & woodland, greenhouse gas reduction, carbon storage, and water resources, aiming to deliver Environment Act targets and better value for money. For a more comprehensive description of the tool, please refer to Annex A. We are commissioning a market exploration study to: 1. Identify the potential customer groups, clients and/or users for the LUCT (fee-paying and/or non-fee paying). 2. Assess the market for similar products and compare to determine the unique selling point (USP) of the LUCT against these other products (a provisional list of other land use / land management products has been provided (Annex B)). 3. To provide an estimate of LUCTs value and impact to UK plc. 4. To provide an estimate of LUCTs commercial value and identify potential routes to market. 5. Suggest next steps to ensure LUCT can best meet market demand and deliver optimal impact. The result of this work will provide evidence to support a business case (following the 5 Case Model (see Box A)) for the next stages of LUCT development. We will also use the work to secure better leverage in our traditional role supporting Defra on environmental evidence and delivery, while helping us make a case for more innovative approaches. There are at least 3 potential development routes for government public bodies: 1. Developed entirely by EA & Defra partners, using our data and web / cloud-based services and internal IT development resource. 2. External development using external contractors / suppliers, including hosting tools / platforms and data on external web platforms / cloud. 3. A mixed approach, where a transfer from external to internal, or vice-versa, might occur. There may also be alternative routes led by other departments or organisations which we hope this research will explore. It is anticipated that this will be a 3-month contract, commencing in September and concluding by the end of the calendar year. Funding for the project is from the Government Office for Technology Transfer - Knowledge Asset Grant Fund programme - designed for UK public sector organisations to better exploit high-potential intangible assets. This funding is for project costs up to PS25,000." Additional information: To apply please respond to the attached Invitation to Quote and associated documents. Email your response to john.lancaster02@environment-agency.gov.uk. Tenders to be received no later than 23:59 on Friday 25th August 2023.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/904a184a-4c92-44c8-96bd-a2e46c8e3efe
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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


CPV Codes

72212100 - Industry specific software development services

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
17 Sep 2023 - 29 Dec 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
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 7LQ
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
St Loyes
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CALVIUM

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