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Award of ARE/001/26 - Understanding the Small Edible Horticultural Industry in Scotland

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IntroductionThe Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate of the Scottish Government would like to understand more about the small scale edible horticultural industry in Scotland.Background & ContextThe Vision for Agriculture sets out the Scottish Government's ambitions to produce high quality, nutritious, local food. Although the edible horticultural industry has long been recognised as producing high-quality food, the sector is varied and complex, and we are now seeking a greater understanding of the sector as a whole in order to identify potential gaps in support.Fruit and vegetables are important for nutrition, and are sectors in which Scotland produces less than its requirements. Increased production would therefore be positive, as would a diversity of businesses in this sector to provide resilience. However, it is currently unclear how significant the contribution made by small producers is, or has the potential to be, in terms of volume, affordability, and reliability.The Scottish Government has one dedicated horticultural support scheme, the Fruit and Vegetables Aid scheme. This scheme relies on collaboration with other producers, and has conditions attached which are perceived as not suitable for some of our smaller horticultural producers. The Scottish Government would like to now focus on those smaller producers, who are unlikely to claim for area based payments, to understand their businesses, in order to consider what potential support could be offered.These smaller producers may be selling their produce via a number of ways, including but not exclusive to box schemes, local independent retail, or to hospitality. Any business model should be considered as in scope of this study, providing they meet the definition set out in the next section.The Scottish Government seeks to understand the different business models which small horticulture producers follow. We wish to know what is successful, what causes failure and what contributions they make to Scotland's food supply.

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000827563
Publication Source: Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555991
Current Stage: Award
All Stages: Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Not Specified
Procurement Method Details: Not specified
Tender Suitability: Not specified
Awardee Scale: Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions: 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
CPV Codes: 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: Not specified
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: £49,917 Under £100K
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 18 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: 12 Nov 20266 months to go
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: 18 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period: Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

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

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: GLASGOW
Postcode: G2 8LU
Post Town: Glasgow
Country: Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1): TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3): TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location: Not specified
Local Authority: Glasgow City
Electoral Ward: Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency: Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers

2

Supplier Names

GC INSIGHT

SAOS

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