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Identify th eMost Effective Forms of Knowledge Exchange

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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20 Apr 2020 at 09:04

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Identify the Most Effective Forms of Knowledge Exchange" is conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focusing on research services in the sustainable farming sector. The tender period ended on 3rd February 2020, and the contract was awarded on 30th March 2020, with an active contract period extending to 31st March 2021. The total value of the awarded contract is £28,883. The procurement method adopted was a hybrid process that encouraged stakeholders to submit proposals related to innovative digital media for farmer education.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those with innovative approaches to knowledge transfer using digital tools. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), especially those experienced in agricultural practices and digital media, would find the tender suitable for participation. The potential to enhance sustainable farming practices presents a significant avenue for growth in this increasingly vital industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Identify th eMost Effective Forms of Knowledge Exchange

Notice Description

To investigate how knowledge about sustainable practices is best transferred to farmers. The test aims to establish the extent to which innovative digital media in the form of videos and audio recordings are an effective medium for farmer-farmer and researcher-farmer learning about sustainable farming practices. In the context of the digital tools being investigated the aim is to demonstrate the most effective format of knowledge exchange in place of non-digital methods (e.g. farm walks, advisors, events)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-db02a573-1528-4d91-8f31-99d271a126fe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7a1f58b-45f8-4f79-86e4-a26ccfdb4c23
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - A hybrid procurement process was followed and stakeholders were invited to submit expressions of interest outlining a test or trail that they felt could help to inform the design of the future scheme. These were then assessed against agreed design policy
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£28,883 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,883 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 7PX
Post Town
York
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Guildhall
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE ORGANIC RESEARCH CENTRE

Further Information

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