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title: "North Cumbrian Farmers"
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# North Cumbrian Farmers

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6f9d2384-65be-4422-b066-d5df017860d3

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## Summary

The procurement process relates to the "North Cumbrian Farmers" project initiated by Defra Network eTendering Portal. This process falls under the industry category of research and development services, specifically aimed at providing advice and guidance to farmers in north-east Cumbria regarding natural capital recording. The tender stage is complete, with the contract awarded on 6 July 2020, and the contract period running from 10 July 2020 until 31 May 2022. The total contract value was £33,185, and it was procured through a direct method, identified as a single tender action below threshold.

This tender opportunity presents avenues for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in research and consultancy services focused on land management. Companies with expertise in environmental consulting, agricultural practices, and social research are well-suited to compete, as this project requires engagement with farmers to help streamline their land management planning and foster local collaboration for habitat connectivity.

## Notice

Testing what advice and guidance farmers in north-east Cumbria need to record natural capital on their land and develop a LMP map. It will help the farmers with identifying the data/information required for their own Land Management Plan, whilst helping them see opportunities to cooperate with neighbours to provide habitat connectivity and contributing to an overall Plan for the Area. 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/baeb30c7-dec9-4d26-b2a4-c2cafdb99fdf |
| 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 | 14 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 9 Jul 2020 - 31 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,185 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,185 |
| 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 | THE FARMER NETWORK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2020 at 11:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/baeb30c7-dec9-4d26-b2a4-c2cafdb99fdf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/baeb30c7-dec9-4d26-b2a4-c2cafdb99fdf
  14th July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5036979f-268b-49ea-b235-746406d3bd45
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## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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