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Research in Nature Positive Dairy Farming in N. Ireland

RSPB NORTHERN IRELAND

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09 Nov 2022 at 11:11

TenderUpdate

13 Sep 2022 at 10:42

Tender

30 Aug 2022 at 10:26

Summary of the contracting process

The RSPB Northern Ireland has awarded a contract for "Research in Nature Positive Dairy Farming in N. Ireland" to Birnie & Associates Consulting Ltd. The procurement was for agricultural services and involved conducting research, evidence gathering, and developing best practice guidance for dairy farmers. The contract, worth £16,200, was signed on 7th October 2022. The procurement process has completed and was conducted via an open procedure. The project included tasks such as co-designing with eNGOs and the dairy sector, creating farm case studies, habitat assessments, and policy recommendations.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the agricultural services sector, particularly those specializing in nature-positive farming practices or consultancy services. The contract involved research and guidance development for achieving Nature Positive on dairy farms in Northern Ireland, indicating a need for expertise in sustainable farming techniques. Small and medium enterprises with experience in agricultural research and consultancy could find this tender suitable for business growth and contributing to nature-positive initiatives in the dairy sector.

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Notice Title

Research in Nature Positive Dairy Farming in N. Ireland

Notice Description

Conduct research, evidence gathering and co-design to develop best practice guidance document for farmers to achieve Nature Positive on their dairy farms (to involve co-design between eNGOs and dairy sector).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Conduct research, evidence gathering and co-design to develop best practice guidance document for farmers to achieve Nature Positive on their dairy farms (to involve co-design between eNGOs and dairy sector). Development of four farm case studies to demonstrate aspects of good practice for nature on dairy farms Farm baseline habitat assessments and opportunity mapping for two dairy farms in Northern Ireland to illustrate the potential for habitat creation on farms. Final design and publication of report to include (in addition to the elements specific above), policy recommendations which assist the dairy sector to make the transition to Nature Positive. Delivery of summary presentation at project dissemination event

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0363f3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031658-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services


CPV Codes

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Oct 20223 years ago
Contract Period
25 Sep 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RSPB NORTHERN IRELAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
central.procurement@rspb.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIRNIE & ASSOCIATES CONSULTING

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