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title: "Supply of Services to Test an Innovative Cross-Holding Collaborative System"
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# Supply of Services to Test an Innovative Cross-Holding Collaborative System

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4bd9deef-9d72-40f1-8063-0c0db3570902

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by the Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs (Defra) for the "Supply of Services to Test an Innovative Cross-Holding Collaborative System" in the environmental management sector. This contract is located in County Durham and North Yorkshire and was awarded following a hybrid procurement method that involved stakeholders submitting expressions of interest. The tender period ended on 10th February 2020, and the contract commenced on 21st February 2020, running until 31st March 2021. The awarded contract value is £57,003.50.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those engaged in research services relevant to environmental management and agricultural systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find suitable opportunities through this contract, especially those with innovative solutions for land management and collaboration with local farming communities. Engaging with such projects can enhance visibility and foster partnerships within the industry.

## Notice

The supply of services to the Department for Environment Food, & Rural Affairs (Defra), to test an innovative cross-holding, collaborative system for planning and delivering environmental management on land that encompasses a variety of farming systems and a tapestry of nationally and internationally important habitats. This will take place through a group of tenant farmers and land owners who farm on and around Barningham Estate in County Durham and North Yorkshire.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13641206-4e7c-4843-a3cb-f5cc363dbd2f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - A hybrid procurement process was followed and stakeholders were invited to submit expressions of interest outlining a test or trail that they felt could help to inform the design of the future scheme. These were then assessed against agreed design policy |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 21 Feb 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £57,003 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £57,003 |
| 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 | YORK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO1 7PX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE21 York |
| Local authority | York |
| Electoral ward | Guildhall |
| Westminster constituency | York Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE TRUSTEES OF BARNINGHAM SETTLED ESTATE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2020 at 14:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13641206-4e7c-4843-a3cb-f5cc363dbd2f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13641206-4e7c-4843-a3cb-f5cc363dbd2f
  11th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/24bf5d74-cc32-4baa-ae50-f63745f97f7a
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