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Agri-Net Zero Workshops

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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30 Jul 2026 at 09:25

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), located in London, has awarded a contract titled "Agri-Net Zero Workshops" as part of its stakeholder engagement programme. This procurement falls within the services category, specifically focusing on stakeholders representation services. The contract has been awarded through a direct procurement method, without competition, as it is below the threshold. It was signed on 30th July 2026, with an active status starting on the same date and concluding on 31st August 2026. This initiative aims to foster dialogue on low carbon farming practices and policies to reduce agricultural greenhouse gas emissions in England.

Businesses engaging in agricultural consultancy, particularly those with an existing network in the agricultural sector, stand to benefit significantly from this opportunity. Companies with expertise in facilitating policy discussions and developing sustainable farming practices are well positioned to leverage the results of these workshops for further projects. The awarded contract, valued at £30,500 excluding VAT, was secured by the Food, Farming and Countryside Commission, indicating the scope and potential of future collaborations within government-led sustainability agendas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Agri-Net Zero Workshops

Notice Description

We require a supplier with expertise in delivering stakeholder engagement programmes on behalf of government. The supplier will have an extensive network across the agricultural industry and a track record of delivering a comprehensive programme of workshops that explore politically sensitive policy questions. The key aim of these conversations is to understand what mechanisms can support farmers to adopt low carbon farming practices that reduce agricultural greenhouse gas emissions in England. The broad outcomes we are seeking from this programme of engagement are as follows: * identify practical solutions to increase uptake of low emission, high resilience farming practices and systems, to be reflected in future Defra agri net zero policies; * identify the most effective incentives for on-farm change, and sources of finance to fund transition plans, beyond public funding; * highlight where collaboration and change is already happ

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d741
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072039-2026
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

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

CPV Codes

79112100 - Stakeholders representation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Jul 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 1-6 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 FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

FOOD, FARMING AND COUNTRYSIDE COMMISSION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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