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title: "FaLMA Lot 8: Farm Advisory Service (FAS) Project Plan"
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# FaLMA Lot 8: Farm Advisory Service (FAS) Project Plan

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-05169954-87fa-48b6-9211-b80098cdde75

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal as the buying organisation seeking to contract a service titled "FaLMA Lot 8: Farm Advisory Service (FAS) Project Plan". This contract falls within the environmental monitoring category, specifically designed to provide continuity of the Farming Advice Service covering BPS 2020 and CAP Pillar 2 schemes. The procurement process was initiated through a selective method, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 5 March 2020, and the contract commenced on 1 April 2020, running until 31 March 2021. The total contract value is set at £144,957, and the services are expected to be delivered across various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in environmental monitoring and related advisory services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this particularly appealing, as the suitability criteria include these types of businesses. By participating in this procurement, relevant firms can expand their service offerings, engage in public sector contracts, and potentially enhance their reputations within the industry, positioning themselves for future projects within the agricultural and environmental sectors.

## Notice

Continuity of the Farming Advice Service (FAS) to provide advice on BPS 2020 and CAP Pillar 2 schemes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/287c35e7-8790-4c33-80b9-53768d2f6ff3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £144,957 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £144,957 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RICARDO-AEA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2020 at 09:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/287c35e7-8790-4c33-80b9-53768d2f6ff3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/287c35e7-8790-4c33-80b9-53768d2f6ff3
  1st April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dc09b0a2-2795-43a8-a7bb-0ba6cdf12100
  n/a

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