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title: "Insights into farm business risk management decisions in England"
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buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL"
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# Insights into farm business risk management decisions in England

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4313889e-1935-4d33-ac0a-b9ced9593011

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## Summary

The contracting process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal as the buying organisation, pursuing a tender titled "Insights into farm business risk management decisions in England", aimed at enhancing the productivity and resilience of the farming industry. The tender falls under the category of risk or hazard assessment services, with a total contract value of £40,000. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 19th September 2017, with the contract scheduled to run from 28th November 2017 to 31st May 2018. The delivery addresses extend across the United Kingdom and various British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in risk management and agricultural insurance, especially those that cater to the specific needs of the farming sector. Organisations that specialise in market research, economic analysis, or insurance services targeted at agricultural risks would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, potentially allowing them to expand their market presence within the agricultural insurance domain.

## Notice

As part of our work to support a Productive and Resilient farming industry, we wish to understand whether and why any barriers currently inhibit farmers' use of risk management tools. This work will provide us with a better understanding of: - the way farmers make decisions about whether to these tools and what matters to them (reasons given for use/not using). - any barriers which might be reducing the use of the tools. - what might increase uptake 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/8ae9222c-8d92-4b7b-a089-6964303ed06f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | 28 Nov 2017 - 31 May 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 66510000 - Insurance services
- 66517300 - Risk management insurance services
- 79310000 - Market research services
- 79311400 - Economic research services
- 79315000 - Social research services
- 90711100 - Risk or hazard assessment other than for construction

## Release History

- 8 Feb 2018 at 10:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ae9222c-8d92-4b7b-a089-6964303ed06f
- 24 Aug 2017 at 08:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c95d7779-a13d-465f-a782-537dfa4adf38

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ae9222c-8d92-4b7b-a089-6964303ed06f
  8th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c95d7779-a13d-465f-a782-537dfa4adf38
  24th August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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