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title: "ETAFFCSFMidlands09 - Catchment Sensitive Farming: One-to-one Advice Programme"
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# ETAFFCSFMidlands09 - Catchment Sensitive Farming: One-to-one Advice Programme

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b1bd7b14-ed74-44fa-9cbd-2d0a452f8692

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Catchment Sensitive Farming: One-to-one Advice Programme" was led by Defra, focusing on providing environmental training services across the East Midlands and West Midlands regions of the United Kingdom. This programme, classified under the CPV code 80540000, followed a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender stage was completed with the award made active on 13th May 2026 and valued at £86,671.26, with Ricardo-AEA Limited being the awarded supplier. The contract commenced on 14th May 2026 and is scheduled to conclude on 12th May 2027.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in environmental training services, particularly those with expertise in sustainable agriculture and advisory roles in farming practices. Although the procurement was not specifically targeted at SMEs or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), businesses with a strategic focus on enhancing environmental outcomes in agriculture could benefit from engaging in such contracts. The framework agreement approach can create ongoing partnership opportunities with Defra, expanding market presence within this critical sector.

## Notice

ETAFFCSFMidlands09 - Catchment Sensitive Farming: One-to-one Advice Programme

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aedce2c8-2c27-4e4d-ab48-94354224b5cf |
| 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 | 29 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 May 2026 - 12 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £86,671 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £86,671 |
| 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 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 | TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RICARDO-AEA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80540000 - Environmental training services

## Release History

- 29 May 2026 at 13:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aedce2c8-2c27-4e4d-ab48-94354224b5cf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aedce2c8-2c27-4e4d-ab48-94354224b5cf
  29th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9e8a58f1-2f0f-4f30-adc3-a4feef8befed
  ETAFFCSFMidlands09 Contract Award Letter_Redacted

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