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title: "Exploration of farmers' & land managers' attitudes to lowland peat management"
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# Exploration of farmers' & land managers' attitudes to lowland peat management

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9646265c-2ed9-4c31-a60d-ff6b5fa35d6d

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has awarded a contract titled "Exploration of farmers' & land managers' attitudes to lowland peat management" for social research services to Blue Marble Research. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period starts on May 15, 2023, and ends on March 31, 2024. The tender closed on March 24, 2023, with the contract value amounting to £73,043.

This awarded contract by DEFRA presents business growth opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs in the social research services industry. Businesses well-suited to compete in this tender should focus on providing qualitative research services related to agriculture and environmental management. The contract involves exploring attitudes towards lowland peat management among farmers and land managers, offering a niche opportunity for businesses with expertise in this area to contribute to valuable research and potential policy development.

## Notice

Exploration of farmers' & land managers' attitudes to lowland peat management

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87fcdfd2-79f9-48ca-9145-430ada8a61ad |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 14 May 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £73,043 |
| 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 | 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 | BLUE MARBLE RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 22 May 2023 at 13:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87fcdfd2-79f9-48ca-9145-430ada8a61ad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87fcdfd2-79f9-48ca-9145-430ada8a61ad
  22nd May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/93d563ee-5ace-438d-8803-6b94b3779896
  C17355_Award & Conditions of Contract_Redacted

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