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title: "Scoping Study on the Opportunities and Barriers of Improved Forages for Livestock Sustainability and Productivity"
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# Scoping Study on the Opportunities and Barriers of Improved Forages for Livestock Sustainability and Productivity

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-65e43f08-4244-4f17-a260-4281500d271b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves an active tender titled "Scoping Study on the Opportunities and Barriers of Improved Forages for Livestock Sustainability and Productivity," initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal in London, England. This project falls under the agricultural industry category and is focused on evaluating improved forages to enhance farm productivity and sustainability. The tender period is set to close on 11 December 2020, with the contract period starting on 29 January 2021 and concluding on 30 September 2021. The procurement method is an open procedure (below threshold), allowing for a wide range of submissions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) involved in agricultural services and sustainability. Businesses with expertise in agricultural research, forage improvement, and environmental management would be well-positioned to participate. By collaborating with both academia and industry, the successful bidder can contribute to enhancing sustainable practices within livestock farming in the UK while potentially benefiting from increased market engagement.

## Notice

Summary This project aims to scope opportunities to assess the potential of improved forages to offer livestock-related benefits such as enhancements to farm productivity, agricultural sustainability (including reduced greenhouse gas emissions), and resilience to climate change to account for the future needs of ruminant agriculture in the UK. The project will set out these opportunities and put forward potential opportunities considered and calculated for particular forage species, bringing together academics and industry to inform pertinent considerations. Key relevant options, considerations and barriers should be duly evaluated.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71e8a974-50c7-442a-94df-f7406dcfe83a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Jan 2021 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

### Codes

- 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2020 at 14:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71e8a974-50c7-442a-94df-f7406dcfe83a
- 20 Nov 2020 at 14:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71e8a974-50c7-442a-94df-f7406dcfe83a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71e8a974-50c7-442a-94df-f7406dcfe83a
  20th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/16668b59-64e9-4a23-a3e4-1c9e372888a3
  n/a
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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