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title: "348 - Wensum Farmers"
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# 348 - Wensum Farmers

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ca71feba-2b03-4114-aadc-4fb5ad233d2f

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "348 - Wensum Farmers," has been awarded by the Defra Network eTendering Portal. This project falls under the research and development services sector and is located within the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £48,625, is initiated through a direct procurement method via a single tender action, which is below the threshold. The current contract period commenced on 1 January 2022 and extends to 15 December 2023, with the tender period officially ending on 8 November 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in agricultural consultancy and environmental services. Businesses that specialise in land management, species conservation, or agricultural research would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders, fostering collaboration towards sustainable farming practices and land restoration initiatives.

## Notice

This contract has been awarded to examine how, at least 18 farmers within the Wensum Farmers group, would agree to revert arable land to species rich grassland through a workshop examining payment rates, issues, incentives and the role of advice and guidance and developing a framework for PBR.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da736342-ddfd-4cfd-82e5-780f38b06882 |
| 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 | 9 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2022 - 15 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,625 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,625 |
| 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 | WENSUM FARMERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Nov 2021 at 11:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da736342-ddfd-4cfd-82e5-780f38b06882

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da736342-ddfd-4cfd-82e5-780f38b06882
  9th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c0c63f80-e3bc-44bb-a7d5-6f996e1157e4
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