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title: "Farmer Group Plans"
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# Farmer Group Plans

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-88bf1c17-239c-4090-adf4-c988b9a0596c

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which is seeking a contractor for the "Farmer Group Plans" project. This initiative falls under the research services industry category and aims to conduct a trial to enhance coordination among farmers on a landscape scale. The contract has been awarded, with a total value of £98,034, and the active contract period commenced on 22nd June 2020, extending until 30th November 2021. The procurement method employed was a direct approach through a single tender action below the threshold, and it was completed following the tender period that ended on 29th January 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the services sector, particularly those involved in research and social research services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially well-suited to compete for such contracts, which focus on supporting agricultural initiatives. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in conducting research and engaging with farmer communities will find this a valuable opportunity to grow their market presence.

## Notice

To conduct a farmer focussed trial to help enable coordination at a landscape scale, involving farmer participants. 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/1c25dae9-d43a-4b6a-83eb-b7ca69149423 |
| 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 | 23 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 21 Jun 2020 - 30 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £98,034 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £98,034 |
| 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 | NATIONAL FARMERS UNION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2020 at 08:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c25dae9-d43a-4b6a-83eb-b7ca69149423

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c25dae9-d43a-4b6a-83eb-b7ca69149423
  23rd June 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0083433c-e454-4794-bc14-699f4cd49ded
  n/a

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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