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Increasing the Availability of Farmland for New Entrants to Agriculture in Scotland

SCOTTISH LAND COMMISSION

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Land Commission is seeking solutions through the tender titled "Increasing the Availability of Farmland for New Entrants to Agriculture in Scotland." This project, categorised under research services, aims to review barriers to farming entry and enhance land availability for new agricultural entrants in Scotland. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, with the contract signed on 19 January 2018 for an active period. The tender remains significant as it aligns with ongoing land reform initiatives in the United Kingdom, particularly in the Inverness region.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses focused on agricultural consultancy, land management, and reform consultancy services. Companies with expertise in agricultural practices, joint venture models, and land accessibility strategies are well-suited to contribute to this initiative. The tender provides a platform for business growth by encouraging innovative models that enhance land use for new entrants, thus potentially revitalising the agricultural sector in Scotland.

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Notice Title

Increasing the Availability of Farmland for New Entrants to Agriculture in Scotland

Notice Description

Review the barriers to entry to agriculture and assess options for improving and increasing the availability of land for new entrants. The overarching objectives of this project are to: i. investigate options for new models and structures that would increase the availability of land for new entrants in the future; ii. provide practical guidance on existing joint venture models; iii. identify barriers to succession and retirement; and iv. define a methodology to produce a baseline against which success on increasing the availability of farmland for new entrants might be measured

Lot Information

Lot 1

Contractors will be required to a) Investigate and present at least 4 models and/or interventions that would improve the availability of land for those who want to farm in Scotland. The contractor will be expected to draw on information from a range of relevant different sources and are encouraged to consider the experiences of how other countries have sought to optimise the availability of land for new entrants. b) Produce guidance for existing farmers and landowners who, in developing their own business interests, could offer entry opportunities for new entrants. The guidance should include all joint venture options currently available such as different tenancy types, share farming and contract farming. The pros and cons of each should be specified alongside taxation implications. c) Identify barriers to succession and retirement. Contractors should investigate farmers opinions on succession and retirement. d) Define a methodology to produce a baseline against which success on increasing the availability of farmland for new entrants might be measured.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000523176
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB309065
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£23,706 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20188 years ago
Contract Period
23 Jan 2018 - 30 Mar 2018 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH LAND COMMISSION
Contact Name
Sarah Allen, Shona Glenn
Contact Email
sarah.allen@landcommission.org.uk, shona.glenn@landcommission.gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 3002442536, +44 3002444452

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV1 1SF
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness Millburn
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE JAMES HUTTON INSTITUTE

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC304467
    Increasing the Availability of Farmland for New Entrants to Agriculture in Scotland - Review the barriers to entry to agriculture and assess options for improving and increasing the availability of land for new entrants. The overarching objectives of this project are to: i. investigate options for new models and structures that would increase the availability of land for new entrants in the future; ii. provide practical guidance on existing joint venture models; iii. identify barriers to succession and retirement; and iv. define a methodology to produce a baseline against which success on increasing the availability of farmland for new entrants might be measured
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB309065
    Increasing the Availability of Farmland for New Entrants to Agriculture in Scotland - Review the barriers to entry to agriculture and assess options for improving and increasing the availability of land for new entrants. The overarching objectives of this project are to: i. investigate options for new models and structures that would increase the availability of land for new entrants in the future; ii. provide practical guidance on existing joint venture models; iii. identify barriers to succession and retirement; and iv. define a methodology to produce a baseline against which success on increasing the availability of farmland for new entrants might be measured
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB308964
    Increasing the Availability of Farmland for New Entrants to Agriculture in Scotland - Review the barriers to entry to agriculture and assess options for improving and increasing the availability of land for new entrants. The overarching objectives of this project are to: i. investigate options for new models and structures that would increase the availability of land for new entrants in the future; ii. provide practical guidance on existing joint venture models; iii. identify barriers to succession and retirement; and iv. define a methodology to produce a baseline against which success on increasing the availability of farmland for new entrants might be measured

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