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title: "ELM Test & Trial - Net Zero"
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# ELM Test & Trial - Net Zero

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9d7fd500-efba-4216-a1f0-f15e682633b1

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "ELM Test & Trial - Net Zero" was undertaken by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focusing on research and development services in the agricultural sector. This project involved extensive collaboration with approximately 600 farmers and land managers across the United Kingdom, aimed at testing carbon calculators and land management planning. The contract was executed through a single tender action, valued at £108,811.32, with the contract period running from 16th October 2020 to 31st October 2021. The project has reached the award stage, with documentation published on 24th September 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in agricultural consultancy, research and development services, particularly those that specialise in environmental sustainability and carbon management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete, given the focus on providing innovative solutions to support farmers in transitioning towards net-zero practices. Engaging in these types of projects can enhance a business's portfolio while contributing to impactful environmental initiatives.

## Notice

In an extensive test the NFU will work with circa 600 farmers and land managers through a series of workshops, surveys and 1:1 meetings to test at least one carbon calculator and two approaches to carbon-focussed land management planning, and provide evidence on the information and support required to enable farmers and land managers to develop LMPs and undertake carbon calculations. The test will explore how different approaches to advice and guidance impacts upon the development of a LMP and will provide a greater understanding of the gaps, drivers and barriers to unlocking behaviour change amongst farmers and land managers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/360863b3-a5b6-45a0-a56b-c147ca8d66ea |
| 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 | 24 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 15 Oct 2020 - 31 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £108,811 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £108,811 |
| 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

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2021 at 13:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/360863b3-a5b6-45a0-a56b-c147ca8d66ea

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/360863b3-a5b6-45a0-a56b-c147ca8d66ea
  24th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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