Award

CP2564-24 County Farms Opportunities Research

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

15 Oct 2024 at 13:08

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Devon County Council has awarded a contract titled "CP2564-24 County Farms Opportunities Research" to the University of Exeter, focusing on research and development services within the food and farming sector. The aim is to explore how to improve the economic and environmental resilience of the County Farms Estate (CFE) by adopting innovative practices, sharing knowledge, and exploring diversification and alternative routes to market. This research builds on previous local initiatives and will be conducted in the South West region of the United Kingdom from 14 October 2024 to 31 March 2025. The procurement process was conducted using a restricted procedure method with a budget of £40,000, and it is currently in the award stage.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses engaged in agri-tech, environmental consultancy, and agricultural innovation to showcase their expertise and collaborate with the CFE. Companies specializing in regenerative farming, carbon management, and strategic consultancy can leverage this project to demonstrate best practices and contribute to significant local strategies such as the Devon Carbon Plan and the Local Nature Recovery Strategy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to engage, offering the potential for substantial business growth through knowledge-sharing and innovative solutions that align with local and regional policies.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

CP2564-24 County Farms Opportunities Research

Notice Description

The County Farms Estate (CFE) are interested in commissioning a piece of research to explore how to improve economic and environmental resilience within the CFE, and how to maximise future opportunities brought about by changes in the food and farming sector. It is expected that this could include the adoption of regenerative and innovative practices; use of agri-tech; sharing knowledge and examples of best practice; diversification, including into horticulture; and alternative routes to market. The research will build on previous learning developed by the DCC Economy Enterprise and Skills team through the Future Farming Resilience Programme; the Devon Agri-Tech Alliance; the Devon Farm Innovation Toolkit and Carbon toolkit; and the Agri Innovation Pilot currently being undertaken in West Devon and South Hams and expanded separately by the Satellite Catapult Environmental Space Living Lab (ESLL) Project. The research will also take into account other drivers from within DCC, including objectives set by the Growth Strategy and potential Devolution Deal; the Devon Carbon Plan; the Devon Food Partnership; and the Local Nature Recovery Strategy. This proposed research will run in parallel with an extended agri-innovation business support pilot for CFE tenants. The scope of the study should identify opportunities and challenges for the CFE in terms of relevant land and livestock management processes and methodologies, which can be adopted in order to: increase resilience to climate change and other challenges; improve profitability and productivity; and demonstrate models of best practice through the CFE in terms of wider DCC policy and strategy. To include: Review of the baseline data for the CFE and its tenants; review of previous research and learning in the context of the CFE (including but not limited to the below) and identification of any gaps; review of national, regional and local policy and strategy in the context of the CFE (including but not limited to the below) and an exploration of challenges and opportunities; exploration of the unique challenges and opportunities for the CFE and what support tenants might need to build resilience and take up opportunities; exploration of how the CFE and other DCC pilots and programmes can work together to demonstrate and support best practice - in the context of local strategy and policy - within the CFE and the wider Devon farming community. The Contract has a set budget of PS40,000.00

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eb324117-cc5a-4946-960a-62500fef30b1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b5c857b-7115-4316-8e23-69bd22b1be6b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
13 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
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
DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 4QD
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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Newtown and St Leonard's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-eb324117-cc5a-4946-960a-62500fef30b1-2024-10-15T14:08:55+01:00",
    "date": "2024-10-15T14:08:55+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-eb324117-cc5a-4946-960a-62500fef30b1",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "DVNCC001-DN735450-74762209",
        "title": "CP2564-24 County Farms Opportunities Research",
        "description": "The County Farms Estate (CFE) are interested in commissioning a piece of research to explore how to improve economic and environmental resilience within the CFE, and how to maximise future opportunities brought about by changes in the food and farming sector. It is expected that this could include the adoption of regenerative and innovative practices; use of agri-tech; sharing knowledge and examples of best practice; diversification, including into horticulture; and alternative routes to market. The research will build on previous learning developed by the DCC Economy Enterprise and Skills team through the Future Farming Resilience Programme; the Devon Agri-Tech Alliance; the Devon Farm Innovation Toolkit and Carbon toolkit; and the Agri Innovation Pilot currently being undertaken in West Devon and South Hams and expanded separately by the Satellite Catapult Environmental Space Living Lab (ESLL) Project. The research will also take into account other drivers from within DCC, including objectives set by the Growth Strategy and potential Devolution Deal; the Devon Carbon Plan; the Devon Food Partnership; and the Local Nature Recovery Strategy. This proposed research will run in parallel with an extended agri-innovation business support pilot for CFE tenants. The scope of the study should identify opportunities and challenges for the CFE in terms of relevant land and livestock management processes and methodologies, which can be adopted in order to: increase resilience to climate change and other challenges; improve profitability and productivity; and demonstrate models of best practice through the CFE in terms of wider DCC policy and strategy. To include: Review of the baseline data for the CFE and its tenants; review of previous research and learning in the context of the CFE (including but not limited to the below) and identification of any gaps; review of national, regional and local policy and strategy in the context of the CFE (including but not limited to the below) and an exploration of challenges and opportunities; exploration of the unique challenges and opportunities for the CFE and what support tenants might need to build resilience and take up opportunities; exploration of how the CFE and other DCC pilots and programmes can work together to demonstrate and support best practice - in the context of local strategy and policy - within the CFE and the wider Devon farming community. The Contract has a set budget of PS40,000.00",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "73000000",
            "description": "Research and development services and related consultancy services"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "South West",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 40000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "selective",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Restricted procedure",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2024-09-27T12:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2024-10-14T00:00:00+01:00",
            "endDate": "2025-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": true
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-49287",
            "name": "Devon County Council",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Devon County Council"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "County Hall, Topsham Road",
                "locality": "Exeter",
                "postalCode": "EX2 4QD",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Kiran Mysore Srikantaprasad",
                "email": "kiran.mysore@devon.gov.uk"
            },
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.devon.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-298468",
            "name": "University Of Exeter",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "University Of Exeter"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Northcote House, The Queen's Drive, Exeter, Devon, EX4 4QJ"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-49287",
        "name": "Devon County Council"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-eb324117-cc5a-4946-960a-62500fef30b1-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2024-10-11T00:00:00+01:00",
            "datePublished": "2024-10-15T14:08:55+01:00",
            "value": {
                "amount": 40000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-298468",
                    "name": "University Of Exeter"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2024-10-14T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2025-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b5c857b-7115-4316-8e23-69bd22b1be6b",
                    "datePublished": "2024-10-15T14:08:55+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}