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title: "Impacts of mob grazing on soil health"
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# Impacts of mob grazing on soil health

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-71c8c405-e143-45e4-b4f1-d618c5907633

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has awarded a contract for the project titled "Impacts of mob grazing on soil health" in the research and development consultancy services category. The contract, valued at £49,992 GBP, was awarded to RSK ADAS Limited. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on January 11, 2023, and the contract period was from January 24, 2023, to March 31, 2023, with the award date being January 24, 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in research and development consultancy services, specifically in the field of soil health and farming practices. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations may find this contract particularly suitable for their expertise. The project's focus on mob grazing and its impact on soil health in the UK agriculture sector offers a unique opportunity for businesses interested in sustainable agricultural practices to contribute to scientific research and development in this area.

## Notice

Mob grazing is an increasingly popular concept amongst famers. There are many instances in which farmers report the benefits of mob grazing with regards to animal health through improved quality forage. There are also claims that mob grazing is beneficial to soil health, and thereby the wider environment. However, there are no rigourous scientific studies reporting the impacts of mob grazing on soil properties as applied on UK soils. Project Aims and Objectives The project would: (1) develop a system to characterise and describe the range of farming practices referred to as mob grazing, and to compare them with conventional grazing practices, with particular reference to: i) the length of grazing period ii) the length of rest periods between grazing iii) typical grazing intensity whilst grazing which will allow comparisons of the impacts of different grazing systems on soil health in UK agriculture.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10280931-d368-4929-b6a0-a7eee1e32018 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 24 Jan 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,992 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,992 |
| 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 |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RSK ADAS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 25 Apr 2023 at 14:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10280931-d368-4929-b6a0-a7eee1e32018
- 29 Mar 2023 at 15:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6735789a-9374-4ad1-993d-8ece04cde78f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10280931-d368-4929-b6a0-a7eee1e32018
  25th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6735789a-9374-4ad1-993d-8ece04cde78f
  29th March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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