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Farming in Protected Landscapes North Devon Coast NL

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

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24 Sep 2025 at 11:34

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Devon County Council, situated in Exeter, awarded a contract titled "Farming in Protected Landscapes North Devon Coast NL" under the public authority sub-central government classification. This procurement falls within the agricultural services industry, focusing on the North Devon Coast area, with the initial contract period running until 31 March 2026. Subject to funding continuity, there's potential for a one-year extension. The tender involved a limited procurement method under below-threshold competition and has progressed to the award and contract stages as of September 2025. It primarily addresses assistance with farming grants to promote sustainable practices through the DEFRA-funded programme.

The awarded contract presents significant business opportunities, particularly for firms experienced in agricultural advisory services, particularly those focusing on climate change, nature recovery, and sustainable community practices. An SME, the Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group South West Ltd., has been chosen as the supplier, reflecting a favourable competitive edge for similar-sized entities familiar with agri-environment schemes and farmer engagement in the North Devon region. This contract seeks to engage directly with farmers while fostering project development, thereby aiding businesses in expanding services related to environmental project consultancy and grant application support.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Farming in Protected Landscapes North Devon Coast NL

Notice Description

The North Devon Coast National Landscape contract requires a specialist to deliver the Farming in Protected Landscapes Programme assisting in the access to Grants within the farming community, It is currently funded to run until March 2026. The initial contract will run until 31/3/2026 with an initial 1st year value of PS35,000 (ex Vat). Subject to funding from DeFRA for the continuation of the project both in terms of amount and duration, the Authority may at is discretion extend for a further year to 31/3/2027. Objective: To provide farmer engagement and advice and Guidance on project development and grant applications for Defra's Farming in Protected Landscapes programme within the North Devon AONB. Projects can cover issues related to climate change, nature recovery, people engagement and sustainable communities with PS150,000 of grants available. Outputs: Directly engage with 30 farmers/landowners to promote the FiPL programme; Support development of 10 funding bids working with farmers or groups of farmers; Attend and present projects to 5 FiPL Assessment Panels; Monitor and report on delivery and outcomes of successful project bids in FY 2025/26. The contract required a company with credibility in the farming community with professional knowledge and experience of farm businesses, advising on agri-environment schemes, nature recovery and the North Devon area, as well as project activity themes listed above.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a0ff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059229-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

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

CPV Codes

77100000 - Agricultural services

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£84,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement-mailbox@devon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER,
Postcode
EX2 4QD
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Newtown and St Leonard's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FARMING AND WILDLIFE ADVISORY GROUP SOUTH WEST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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