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University of Edinburgh - Consultancy Environmental - Establishing an Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation System

THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has awarded a contract for Consultancy Environmental services to James Hutton Ltd. The procurement process was completed on 30th November 2022. The services involve establishing an Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation System in Scotland. The University of Edinburgh, based in Edinburgh, UK, issued the tender under open procurement method. The main procurement category is services in the education sector.

This tender for Consultancy Environmental services by The University of Edinburgh presents an opportunity for businesses interested in the education sector and environmental consultancy. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) could be well-suited to compete in this tender. The contract, valued at £47,800, aims to develop an innovative agricultural system in Scotland with a focus on emission reduction and transition to net zero, offering opportunities for growth in the environmental services industry.

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Notice Title

University of Edinburgh - Consultancy Environmental - Establishing an Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation System

Notice Description

Consultancy Services to undertake research an evidence review and options appraisal for an agricultural knowledge and innovation system (AKIS) for Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

ClimateXChange at the University of Edinburgh, working with the Scottish Government wishes to commission an evidence review and options appraisal for an agricultural knowledge and innovation system (AKIS) for Scotland. The report will be used to inform the design of a new Farm Advisory Service - AKIS - to meet future needs of the sector and brings about successful delivery of emission reduction, adaptation and mitigation actions, ensuring a just transition to net zero and delivery of the vision for agriculture in Scotland. Further details of scope can be found in the ITT documentation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000708491
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC466850
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£47,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Nov 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Louise Connolly
Contact Email
louise.connolly@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JAMES HUTTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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