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title: "RDE183 Impacts of mob grazing on soil health"
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# RDE183 Impacts of mob grazing on soil health

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d37fc927-de67-4d58-b182-cc969af09cbc

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## Summary

Natural England has awarded a contract to RSK ADAS Limited for the project titled "RDE183 Impacts of mob grazing on soil health." The contract falls under the Research and Development Consultancy Services category and involves developing a system to characterise and compare mob grazing practices with conventional grazing practices. The procurement method used was selective, with the contract awarded through the RDE framework. The contract period is from 24th January 2023 to 31st March 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in research and development consultancy services to contribute to a project focusing on soil health and farming practices. Companies with expertise in agricultural sciences, environmental studies, and research methodologies would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The location for service delivery includes British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

## Notice

Mob grazing is an increasingly popular concept amongst famers. There are many instances in which farmers report the benefits of mob grazing with regards to animal health through improved quality forage. There are also claims that mob grazing is beneficial to soil health, and thereby the wider environment. However, there are no rigourous scientific studies reporting the impacts of mob grazing on soil properties as applied on UK soils. This contract will develop a system to characterise and describe the range of farming practices referred to as mob grazing, and to compare them with conventional grazing practices. Awarded through the RDE framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df2f318b-bb9c-4566-aa7d-7a28458e4917 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 24 Jan 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,992 |
| 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 | NATURAL ENGLAND |
| 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

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Nov 2023 at 12:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df2f318b-bb9c-4566-aa7d-7a28458e4917

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df2f318b-bb9c-4566-aa7d-7a28458e4917
  10th November 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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