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FCP - social design, anthropology and community-led transformation - phase 2

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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18 Sep 2025 at 12:22

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16 Jul 2025 at 15:21

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16 Jul 2025 at 14:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has completed the procurement process for the second phase of the project titled "FCP - Social Design, Anthropology, and Community-led Transformation." This initiative is situated in London, United Kingdom, and falls within the category of social research services, specifically focusing on the intersection of climate impact on food production and farm economics. The procurement was executed through a direct award method, justified by the unique technical expertise provided by the selected supplier, Hilary Cottam, who has developed proprietary modelling crucial to the project. The contract, which commenced on 29 July 2025, is set to conclude on 31 March 2026, with a gross value of GBP 147,256.71.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in social research, climate impact analysis, and anthropological studies related to agricultural transformation. The awarded contract highlights the buyer's inclination for technical expertise and innovative methodologies that address environmental and economic challenges. Businesses with a focus on developing proprietary research models or those adept in collaborative practices that bridge practical agricultural problems with data-driven solutions will find this contract optimally aligned with their capabilities, offering a gateway to further governmental collaborations and sectoral influence.

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Notice Title

FCP - social design, anthropology and community-led transformation - phase 2

Notice Description

To award a contract with new methods in collaborative practice using unique modelling 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

Direct award justification is due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required. Technical expertise required from the supplier using unique modelling they have developed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056085
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057711-2025
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
SME

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
£117,805 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£117,805 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
28 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
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

HILARY COTTAM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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