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British Fertiliser Practice Surveys

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is conducting the British Fertiliser Practice Surveys, which aims to collect and analyse data regarding fertiliser and manure usage across Great Britain. This open tender was initiated on 1st May 2018, with a contract period concluding on 30th April 2020, and the possibility of extension for two additional years. The procurement method is classified as open, allowing all interested parties to submit bids. The tender encompasses various regions in the UK, including England, Scotland, and Wales, and involves services primarily in the market research sector with a total contract value of £419,052.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in agricultural research and consultancy, particularly those with expertise in data analysis and environmental studies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the nature of the services involved. Companies that specialise in agricultural practices, fertiliser application evaluation, and related market research will find this contract particularly aligned with their capabilities. Engaging in this tender can help businesses expand their portfolios and enhance their reputations within the agricultural sector.

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Notice Title

British Fertiliser Practice Surveys

Notice Description

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), the "Authority", sought to appoint a Contractor to provide Services for undertaking the British Survey of Fertiliser Practice (BSFP) for Great Britain. Annual data will be for 2 surveys covering periods 2018/19 and 2019/20. The contract commenced on 1st May 2018 and end on the 31st March 2020, with the potential to extend for a further 2 periods of 12 months to undertake the 2020/21 and 2021/22 surveys. The Contractor will collect and produce information on the use of fertilisers and manures in Great Britain. Work on this activity is directed by the Authority in liaison with the Scottish Government and the Welsh Government. The aim of the survey is to provide details of: a) application rates and timings of nitrogen (N), phosphate (P2O5), potash (K2O) and sulphur (SO3) fertilisers, lime (CaO) and the use of organic manures on grassland and individual crops and crop groups (see Appendix E of an example of the farm questionnaire used in previous years); b) Applications should be estimated on the basis of each of application rates, dressing cover and overall field rates c) trends in fertiliser and organic manure use by ensuring that key series are maintained; d) breakdowns of the pattern of fertiliser usage split by Government Office Region for England and for the whole of Wales and Scotland; breakdown of Scottish data by land use region is not one of the standard output tabulations but the design of the survey should allow reliable reporting of data to this level if requested; e) use of fertilisers by farm type; f) different fertiliser produce types used, broken down by major crop groups e.g. cereals, oilseeds, pulses, grassland, month of application and application rate; g) fertiliser use on major arable tillage crops and grassland; h) Information on the drivers of changing fertiliser use.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e82c2dbf-fab8-4f37-961e-e9b1d7546a8a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38f7b511-fe0f-442d-ad50-65bcebdae844
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£419,052 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£419,052 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20187 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2018 - 30 Apr 2020 2-3 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
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
Garry Raisbeck
Contact Email
garry.raisbeck@defra.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KYNETEC

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