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Neurodiversity in the farming community - Farmers Weekly's

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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07 Nov 2025 at 11:24

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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15 Aug 2025 at 11:15

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), a central government authority located in London, recently completed a procurement process titled "Neurodiversity in the farming community - Farmers Weekly's". This tender focused on accessing a high-quality survey on neurodiversity within the farming industry, conducted through a direct procurement method without competition. MA Agriculture Limited served as the supplier, providing services under this contract, classified under environmental services. The contract, valued at £21,600 gross and £15,000 net, started on 9th April 2025 and concluded on 30th November 2025. The procurement, underpinned by the legal basis UKPGA 2023/54, falls within the light-touch regime and was part of a communications partnership to enhance Defra's service accessibility to farmers, concluded with the award status being active as of the last update on 7th November 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in environmental services or those with expertise in agricultural communications and neurodiversity. It highlights the growing focus on inclusivity and accessibility in the farming sector, underscoring the potential for companies to participate in government efforts targeting service enhancement and sector-wide surveys. Large-scale enterprises like MA Agriculture Limited, particularly those with capabilities in implementing surveys and statistical analysis, would find such opportunities aligned with their capabilities. For businesses looking to expand their footprint in governmental service provision, such tenders provide a strategic platform to engage with central government entities and contribute to meaningful policy development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Neurodiversity in the farming community - Farmers Weekly's

Notice Description

Defra is seeking access to a high-quality survey on neurodiversity in the farming sector. A comms partnership with the most widely read weekly Farming Magazine (the Farmers Weekly) would give Defra the opportunity to set out how Defra is working to improve the accessibility of its service to farmers. Data and information collected would also give Defra future insight and enable better future direction planning.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0588d5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071947-2025
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
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
8 Apr 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 6-12 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
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
network.procurement@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

MA AGRICULTURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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