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title: "45a LEAF The role of peer-to-peer upskilling"
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# 45a LEAF The role of peer-to-peer upskilling

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-66fb6c2a-7ace-4423-9e20-db339e3d2622

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) Network eTendering Portal has recently awarded a contract for a project titled "45a LEAF The role of peer-to-peer upskilling" in the field of Research services. The contract, valued at £91,900 GBP, was awarded through a direct procurement method with a single tender action. The contract period spans from 2nd January 2023 to 29th February 2024, providing opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs to engage. The project is aimed at testing the effectiveness of peer-to-peer learning in sustainable farming practices and involves multiple countries including the UK, Europe, and others.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in research services and sustainable farming to engage with the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) Network eTendering Portal. The project focuses on peer-to-peer upskilling in various aspects of farming, such as conservation, biodiversity, and water resource management. Businesses that thrive in collaborative learning environments and have expertise in sustainable agricultural practices would find this tender well-suited for their growth and innovation efforts.

## Notice

The project will look to test the effectiveness of peer-to-peer learning through the use of mentors and demonstration farms to work towards the delivery of sustainable farming actions (conservation and biodiversity, Integrated Pest Management, soil quality, animal welfare, non-renewable resource use efficiency, community relations and water resource management,) Evidence will be gathered through a series of interviews, questionnaires and workshops that aim to capture land manager insights and thoughts on this method of upskilling.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92515ff5-a5fd-4147-a3e3-6ce6d7af0ac6 |
| 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 | 1 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2023 - 29 Feb 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £91,900 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £91,900 |
| 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 | LEAF |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 1 Feb 2023 at 15:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92515ff5-a5fd-4147-a3e3-6ce6d7af0ac6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92515ff5-a5fd-4147-a3e3-6ce6d7af0ac6
  1st February 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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