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

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

There are 3 contracts in this contracting process.

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

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

18th September 2025 12:22:46 PM
Contract Summary

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.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-056085

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Procurement Method

Direct

Procurement Method Details

Direct Award

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Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

Buyer Name

Lindy Macnamee

Buyer Email

lindy.macnamee@defra.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street

London

SW1P 4DF

United Kingdom
Awarded Supplier(s)

Supplier Name(s)

HILARY COTTAM

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

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

16th July 2025 15:21:32 PM
Contract Summary

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.
Contract Details

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ocds-h6vhtk-056085

Publication Source

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Procurement Stage

Award, Contract

Procurement Method

Direct

Procurement Method Details

Direct Award

Procurement Category

N/A

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

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Awarding Authority

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

lindy.macnamee@defra.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street

London

SW1P 4DF

United Kingdom
Awarded Supplier(s)

Supplier Name(s)

HILARY COTTAM

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

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

16th July 2025 14:36:27 PM
Contract Summary

Defra requires an R&D piece of work 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.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-056085

Publication Source

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Procurement Stage

Award, Contract

Procurement Method

Direct

Procurement Method Details

Direct Award

Procurement Category

N/A

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

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Awarding Authority

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

Buyer Name

Lindy Macnamee

Buyer Email

lindy.macnamee@defra.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street

London

SW1P 4DF

United Kingdom
Awarded Supplier(s)

Supplier Name(s)

HILARY COTTAM

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

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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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