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title: "Understanding rotational \"mob\" grazing: impacts, benefits and trade-offs"
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# Understanding rotational "mob" grazing: impacts, benefits and trade-offs

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c8c8e7e0-48cc-4e3d-8c4d-5e14016e554e

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Understanding rotational 'mob' grazing: impacts, benefits and trade-offs" is overseen by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, based in London, England. It falls under the industry category of research and development services, with the procurement currently in the award stage. The project commenced on 18th January 2021 and will conclude on 18th June 2024, following the completion of the tender period which ended on 10th December 2020. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in agricultural research and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in sustainable farming practices. Companies focused on environmental consultancy, field trials, and agricultural productivity are particularly encouraged to participate. Engaging in this contract can enhance a business’s portfolio while contributing to innovative research that may offer broader productivity and environmental benefits in the UK farming sector.

## Notice

Well planned and managed rotational "mob" grazing may have the potential to offer productivity and environmental benefits, but relatively little research has been done on the practice in the UK. This study will objectively analyse benefits, trade-offs and any wider impacts through replicated field trials to build understanding on how to appropriately exploit any potential gains.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd0feb32-e976-4d83-9299-6e8ed581dd0a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 18 Jan 2021 - 18 Jun 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,479,073 |
| 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 | RSK ADAS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2021 at 11:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd0feb32-e976-4d83-9299-6e8ed581dd0a
- 18 Nov 2020 at 13:56 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/661d7d3c-b28e-4ba5-8f65-016dc96c33e6
- 22 Oct 2020 at 09:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/661d7d3c-b28e-4ba5-8f65-016dc96c33e6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd0feb32-e976-4d83-9299-6e8ed581dd0a
  2nd March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/661d7d3c-b28e-4ba5-8f65-016dc96c33e6
  18th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/715cd1f4-fcaf-4b13-a1af-52cb39e83182
  n/a

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