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title: "Farming Advice Service (FAS) 2022-2024 - FaLMA/FASEN003"
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# Farming Advice Service (FAS) 2022-2024 - FaLMA/FASEN003

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3dbe7ac3-94ee-474a-a8fd-2d1c49869f77

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## Summary

The procurement process is managed by the Defra Network eTendering Portal and involves the tender titled "Farming Advice Service (FAS) 2022-2024 - FaLMA/FASEN003". This initiative falls under the category of services, specifically focusing on environmental monitoring, and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement method is selective, employing a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period having ended on 10th February 2022. The contract is active, running from 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2024, with a total contract value of £348,953.08.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand, particularly those in the advisory services sector, given its focus on providing guidance related to the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially well-suited to compete for this contract. With the increasing emphasis on environmental compliance and sustainable agricultural practices, businesses that can provide specialised expertise in these areas, as well as those capable of leveraging technology for efficient monitoring and advisory services, are likely to find a strong fit with this opportunity.

## Notice

To provide a farm advisory system for farmers on the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) elements such as cross compliance rules, rules on water under article 11.3 of the Water Framework Directive and the Sustainable Use of Pesticides Directive. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af77ae93-938d-43db-8d70-ec93c5703846 |
| 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 | 4 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £348,953 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £348,953 |
| 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 | PETERBOROUGH |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE1 1NG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH41 Peterborough |
| Local authority | Peterborough |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Peterborough |
| 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

- 4 Apr 2022 at 10:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af77ae93-938d-43db-8d70-ec93c5703846

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af77ae93-938d-43db-8d70-ec93c5703846
  4th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9f151874-58d8-471a-874c-3c33a458496f
  Redacted copy of contract.

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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