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title: "Farming in Protected Landscapes Evaluation"
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# Farming in Protected Landscapes Evaluation

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9863cb03-5f8b-414d-98ae-f3d50f182260

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## Summary

The contract titled "Farming in Protected Landscapes Evaluation" was initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focusing on research and development services related to environmental initiatives in the United Kingdom. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure and has now reached the award stage, with a total contract value of £460,150. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 12th August 2021 and the contract commencement on 1st September 2021, extending until 30th June 2024. The main activities will take place in the North East region, contributing to various projects aimed at enhancing collaborations between farmers and land managers within national parks and areas of outstanding natural beauty.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in consultancy and research activities focused on sustainable landscape management. Businesses specializing in environmental consultancy, agricultural practices, or biodiversity projects will find this procurement particularly relevant. By contributing to the evaluation of programmes supporting national parks, these businesses can enhance their visibility and credibility within the environmental sector, aligning their services with governmental sustainability objectives.

## Notice

This tender is looking to evaluate the Farming in Protected Landscape Programme, which will fund National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty to collaborate with farmers and other land managers to deliver a range of projects within their local landscapes between June 2021 and March 2024. The programme will support delivery of outcomes for nature, climate, people and place, contributing to the Government's 25 Year Environment Plan, net zero and 30 by 30 commitments.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/260915aa-62f7-48f4-a480-c9d6e7f47750 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 30 Jun 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £460,150 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £460,150 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ICF CONSULTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2021 at 10:54 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/260915aa-62f7-48f4-a480-c9d6e7f47750
- 14 Sep 2021 at 08:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/260915aa-62f7-48f4-a480-c9d6e7f47750

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/260915aa-62f7-48f4-a480-c9d6e7f47750
  4th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/066b516c-00b9-4157-8d2b-29b3a976505b
  n/a

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