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title: "Principles for Within Value Chain Mitigation (WVCM) for the FLAG Sector"
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# Principles for Within Value Chain Mitigation (WVCM) for the FLAG Sector

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-61321901-5b16-4d89-b593-306befd2bd97

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has completed the procurement of a research and development consultancy service entitled "Principles for Within Value Chain Mitigation (WVCM) for the FLAG Sector," aimed at creating a guiding set of principles for companies investing in WVCM for the Forestry, Land use, and Agriculture (FLAG) sector. The contract, valued at £29,393, was awarded to 3Keel through a direct procurement method. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 31st October 2024 and the contract period from 1st November 2024 to 20th December 2024. The procurement process, completed at the 'Award' stage, spans various regions including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the rest of the world, with the primary location being York, UK (YO1 7PX).

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy services, particularly those focusing on environmental sustainability and forestry, land use, and agriculture sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in developing sustainable value chain solutions would be well-suited to compete in such contracts, given the specific focus on insetting activities within the supply chain. By participating in similar tenders, businesses can leverage their capabilities, expand their market reach, and align with government initiatives to promote sustainable practices within key industry sectors.

## Notice

To create a guiding set of principles for companies that want to invest in Within Value Chain Mitigation (WVCM), also known as insetting, for the Forestry, Land use and Agriculture (FLAG) sector.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca61f5e8-f73d-4fa0-8770-5c7a46fdbdde |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 20 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,393 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,393 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| 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 | 3KEEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Nov 2024 at 10:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca61f5e8-f73d-4fa0-8770-5c7a46fdbdde

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca61f5e8-f73d-4fa0-8770-5c7a46fdbdde
  15th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/86127d5a-c652-4b6e-ba91-a3df19a73df8
  Principles for WVCM for the FLAG Sector Order Form v final_Redacted

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