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title: "Sustainable Farming Incentive /CS Higher-Tier 2024 - South & East"
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# Sustainable Farming Incentive /CS Higher-Tier 2024 - South & East

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8d60f88d-9ad7-42b0-b0b8-fb58fd0af87e

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## Summary

The procurement process described pertains to a contract awarded by Natural England for the "Sustainable Farming Incentive /CS Higher-Tier 2024 - South & East." This project falls under the industry category of "Environmental issues consultancy services" (CPV code: 90713000) and is situated in the South East of the United Kingdom, particularly targeting regions including CB2 9LG. The procurement method used for this tender is selective, executed via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set to run from 24th July 2024 to 15th September 2025. Key dates include the award announcement on 24th July 2024, preceded by the tender period which concluded on 2nd July 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy, particularly those with experience in advising farmers and land managers. The contract aims to deliver impartial advice pertaining to the Sustainable Farming Incentive and CS Higher Tier Expanded Offer, enhancing the natural environment. Hence, firms with expertise in environmental protection, wildlife diversity, and water and air quality are well-suited. The awarded supplier, FWAG East Consultancy Ltd, exemplifies the type of expertise required to thrive in this procurement opportunity, offering a model for other businesses in the consultancy sector to follow. Given that the procurement is not specifically earmarked for SMEs or VCSEs, larger consultancy firms will likely find the scale and scope of the project appealing.

## Notice

The aim of the mini contract is to support Farmers, Land Managers and their advisers in applying for the Sustainable Farming Incentive and CS Higher Tier Expanded Offer in 2024 with impartial advice and information to enable them to deliver the main aims and priorities of the schemes in protecting and enhancing the natural environment, in particular the diversity of wildlife, water and air quality. Following the general election Ministers will need to review and confirm policy and this may result in changes to Defra and NE's requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e50d6aef-fd76-4df6-b991-db267606be5b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 23 Jul 2024 - 15 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £276,770 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £275,450 |
| 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 | NATURAL ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FWAG EAST CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2024 at 11:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e50d6aef-fd76-4df6-b991-db267606be5b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e50d6aef-fd76-4df6-b991-db267606be5b
  24th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5c896898-4a27-4f84-a63e-4eda5728cc21
  ETAFFAES&E01 - Contract Award Letter_Redacted

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