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title: "Agroforestry"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-63532604-4312-4155-a425-1b38928f468d"
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# Agroforestry

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-63532604-4312-4155-a425-1b38928f468d

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which is conducting a tender titled "Agroforestry." This initiative is aimed at researching the feasibility of mechanisms to enhance agroforestry uptake in England, with a contract value of £134,426. The primary industry category is research and development services, specifically focusing on research services. The contract period is set to commence on 1st November 2020 and conclude on 31st May 2023. This procurement, classified as a direct method under a single tender action, has already reached the award stage, with an active award date of 15th September 2020, having a tender end date of 8th July 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research and consultancy in environmental studies, particularly those focusing on agroforestry or agricultural productivity. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to participate in this tender process, given the emphasis on innovative solutions to increase tree cover while maintaining agricultural productivity. Businesses that specialise in sustainable practices and have a proven track record in research services may find this procurement particularly beneficial for growth.

## Notice

To Test the feasibility of mechanisms to support and increase agroforestry uptake in England. Agroforestry has the potential to increase tree cover whilst maintaining agricultural productivity and delivering multiple public goods. The Test will collate and review current information on the barriers and incentives to 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/f220dad2-5912-43fb-ae96-1065494e084a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2020 - 31 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £134,426 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £134,426 |
| 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 | ORGANIC RESEARCH CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 6 Oct 2020 at 07:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f220dad2-5912-43fb-ae96-1065494e084a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f220dad2-5912-43fb-ae96-1065494e084a
  6th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/35b6b455-28f3-4a2d-a417-21ae4d0f3e18
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## Notice URLs

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

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