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title: "Management and performance of AB14 Harvested low input cereal plots"
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# Management and performance of AB14 Harvested low input cereal plots

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-51a8a8a8-5107-43c2-9b81-abf4bba5f7cc

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal as the buying organisation for the contract titled "Management and performance of AB14 Harvested low input cereal plots." This procurement falls under the agricultural services sector and is based in the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded on 8 November 2021, following a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract will run from 15 November 2021 to 31 March 2022. While the tender period has ended, relevant information has been published as of 22 November 2021.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in agricultural, environmental assessment, or rural management services, particularly those with experience in Countryside Stewardship schemes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this tender well-suited to their offerings, allowing them to contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of agri-environment schemes while fostering growth within this sector. Potential bidders should be prepared to showcase their methodologies for assessing natural environment outcomes and demonstrate their capability in managing diverse agricultural settings.

## Notice

This contract will evaluate the delivery and performance of an arable option in Countryside Stewardship as part of the Agri-environment scheme monitoring and evaluation programme. Specifically, it will provide information on how CS option AB14 is being delivered by land managers, their attitudes towards it (including motivations and likelihood of retaining it in future schemes) and development of a methodology for assessing plot performance in terms of outcomes for the natural environment relative to conventionally managed areas. Field survey of plots will be carried out in 22/23 subject to additional funding. 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/02986246-5703-4f7e-a2b7-91ba3ab29ba6 |
| 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 | 22 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 15 Nov 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £66,857 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £66,857 |
| 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 | BRITISH TRUST FOR ORNITHOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

## Release History

- 22 Nov 2021 at 14:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02986246-5703-4f7e-a2b7-91ba3ab29ba6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02986246-5703-4f7e-a2b7-91ba3ab29ba6
  22nd November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/99234e2c-b7df-4a26-a4cb-92f2eb04aa78
  Redacted copy of WPO

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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