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title: "UKRI-3131 Innovation Support Hub for Department for Food, Environment and Rural Affairs (Defra) Farming Innovation Programme ADOPT Fund."
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# UKRI-3131 Innovation Support Hub for Department for Food, Environment and Rural Affairs (Defra) Farming Innovation Programme ADOPT Fund.

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cf88a344-9844-41b6-8aa5-1bac7361aafe

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation is conducting a tender for the UKRI-3131 Innovation Support Hub for the Department for Food, Environment and Rural Affairs (Defra) Farming Innovation Programme ADOPT Fund. The tender falls under the research and development services and related consultancy services category with a contract value of £6,000,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender period ending on 24th June 2024 and a contract period from 5th August 2024 to 3rd August 2029. The opportunity is suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations.

This tender presents a business opportunity for organisations involved in innovative agricultural practices, technology, and scientific research. The project aims to support on-farm trials in England to enhance profitability, productivity, and sustainability for farmers, growers, and foresters in collaboration with industry and researchers. Businesses focusing on farm productivity innovations and with a willingness to engage in knowledge sharing are well-suited to compete for this opportunity and contribute to the Farming Innovation Programme's goals.

## Notice

The ADOPT fund aims to support on-farm trials to evaluate tools, technology, systems, and approaches that can enhance the profitability, productivity, and sustainability of farmers, growers, and foresters in England. The funding aligns with the broader goals of the Farming Innovation Programme (FIP), with a specific focus on 1-to-2-year projects that meet these criteria: Innovative Solutions: Funding is provided for practices or technologies that aren't widely used but show potential to improve farm productivity and sustainability. Farmer-Led: Projects are centred on groups led by farmers. Collaborative: They involve cooperation among farmers, industry, and researchers. Scientifically Grounded: Trials are based on rigorous scientific methods with detailed measurement and recording. Knowledge Sharing: Projects are open to sharing results and lessons learned with others. Innovate UK oversees the scope of competitions and project eligibility

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/647efd4d-0f4b-407a-902c-ef148a23d7e5 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Aug 2024 - 3 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 May 2024 at 09:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/647efd4d-0f4b-407a-902c-ef148a23d7e5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/647efd4d-0f4b-407a-902c-ef148a23d7e5
  7th May 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Research-and-development-services-and-related-consultancy-services./7Y995DHD55
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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