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FCP: LEEP NEV - Climate Resilience of Agricultural Production and Farm Business

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

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18 Sep 2025 at 10:07

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18 Jul 2025 at 14:05

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17 Jul 2025 at 17:01

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04 Jul 2025 at 12:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), located in London, has awarded a contract titled "FCP: LEEP NEV - Climate Resilience of Agricultural Production and Farm Business" to the University of Exeter. This contract, classified under the services industry, focuses on research and development in climate resilience within agricultural production. The procurement process was a direct award due to the unique nature of the modelling tool involved, initiated on 18th September 2025. The contract period started on 12th September 2025 and will run until 31st March 2027, with options to extend. The total value of the contract amounts to £388,126, with provisions for renewals under a 2+1+1 configuration.

This tender is an excellent opportunity for businesses in the research and development sector, particularly those specialising in climate change and agricultural dynamics, to grow their market presence. Collaborations with institutions like the University of Exeter can be particularly beneficial for companies that can contribute innovative solutions or complementary expertise in modelling tools and data analysis. SMEs interested in expanding their role in socio-economic research and environmental adaptation strategies might find this project aligns with their capabilities and strategic goals. This contract demonstrates a significant commitment to addressing climate resilience in farm businesses, creating valuable business opportunities for those with expertise in these areas.

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Notice Title

FCP: LEEP NEV - Climate Resilience of Agricultural Production and Farm Business

Notice Description

An R&D piece of work using a unique modelling tool developed by the supplier, that bridges the gap between farm decision making in response to changes in agricultural potential and survey data, which resolves the economics of farms and to understand how climate change will impact food production, farm businesses and future land use

Procurement Information

Unique model

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055926
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057612-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£388,126 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£388,126 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
11 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
Lindy Macnamee
Contact Email
lindy.macnamee@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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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