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OEP110-01 Local scale advice for nature friendly farming

OFFICE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

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23 Jun 2025 at 13:03

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Office for Environmental Protection, situated in Worcester, United Kingdom, involves a contract titled "Local scale advice for nature friendly farming." This initiative falls under the industry category of environmental issues consultancy services. The procurement stage is currently at the Award stage, with the contract being active as of 23rd June 2025, and the project duration lasting until 28th November 2025. The procurement method employed is limited competition, specifically below threshold, with the key dates already concluded and the contract valued at £45,000. This process aims to support government strategies for improving farming advice in England, aligning with recent governmental recommendations and budgetary allocations.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services related to environmental issues and nature-friendly farming advice. Organisations like consultancies and advisory firms equipped with expertise in agronomy, environmental compliance, and policy execution may find this contract particularly appealing. The contract, awarded to the University of Gloucestershire, exemplifies the collaboration required to bridge gaps between farmers seeking guidance and public bodies aiming to provide effective recommendations. Businesses in this sector can leverage such projects to establish stronger ties within the government-funded advisory landscape, facilitating their broader involvement in future initiatives aimed at environmental benefits and policy compliance in the agricultural space.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

OEP110-01 Local scale advice for nature friendly farming

Notice Description

Farmers must balance multiple objectives, making decisions that consider economic, environmental, and business planning needs for their land whilst navigating a complex regulatory and policy context. The current farming advice context in England is fragmented, difficult for farmers to navigate, and sometimes inconsistent in its objectives. One to one advice - from public bodies to farmers - has declined due to budget cuts. There is an increasing reliance on written guidance, risk-based targeting of inspections, and the private sector or non-government organisation provision of agri-environment advice. One to many advice at a local scale - involving multiple holdings, common farming and ecological contexts, and a shared set of priorities - can be an important bridge between farmers and public bodies. Such locally tailored advice improves compliance with environmental regulations and improves the outcomes of agri-environment schemes. Our EIP progress report 2023-241 identified effective farming advice as essential for successful delivery of key environmental policies and compliance with regulations that will improve nature on land. We set out seven attributes of effective farming advice and recommended Government improve the use of spatial targeting and localised advice provision. One of the recommendations in the National Audit Office's 2024 review of Defra's Farming and countryside Programme2 was to "develop a comprehensive and unified package of advice for farmers that will best support them in making the changes needed and help them to progress towards activity that delivers greater environmental benefit." Government is in the process of developing responses to these recommendations and as part of that is reviewing and working on ways to improve the farming advice sector. They are also continuing with ongoing work on spatial prioritisation of land management3 in England. This project will provide valuable evidence and insights that the OEP can use to support and influence government's work in these areas. Since these recommendations were made, there have been relevant announcements and developments affecting farmers, public bodies and Defra that this project will need to be sensitive to e.g., The two-year budget for farming has been allocated (including PS150m for advice, pilots and technical support) and as a result the Sustainable Farming Incentive has closed to new applications. A revised offer will be announced in summer 2025.4 The Corry review of Defra's regulatory landscape included relevant themes and findings such as untangling green tape and working with trusted partners to improve compliance and be more innovative.5 Defra and other departments are in the process of completing a comprehensive spending review, which will be completed in summer 2025 and will determine budgets for the next 3 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0551ce
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034415-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
21 Jun 2025 - 28 Nov 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR5 2QT
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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