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ETAFF/FASNational01

NATURAL ENGLAND

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09 Apr 2024 at 09:58

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has awarded a contract for the Farming Advice Service (FAS) to be delivered across all counties of England from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025. Natural England, the buying organisation, selected Ricardo-AEA Ltd through a selective procurement process calling off from a framework agreement. The contract value is £269,782 GBP, with a contract period starting on 1st April 2024 and ending on 31st March 2026. The procurement stage was concluded with the award being active since 28th March 2024.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses in the environmental issues consultancy services category. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this tender. The key deadline for tender submission was 28th February 2024. The locations for service delivery include various regions across the United Kingdom, offering a wide geographic coverage for potential suppliers. Understanding and meeting legislative requirements related to water protection and sustainable pesticide use are key aspects of the service to be provided by the winning supplier.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ETAFF/FASNational01

Notice Description

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is seeking a Supplier to deliver the Farming Advice Service (FAS) across all counties of England from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025. The aim of FAS is to help farmers understand and meet the requirements of domestic legislation remaining in place after the delinking of the Basic Payment Scheme, including retained European Directives on both water protection and sustainable pesticide use. It will also provide guidance on the suite of grants and schemes available.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-efba0eaf-1e77-431e-ac1e-2a54d75ee656
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c280d18-2683-409f-bd88-3fa17b417716
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£269,782 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£269,782 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 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
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
Defra group Commercial
Contact Email
dgcenquiries@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RICARDO-AEA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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