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title: "Engaging people and communities in shaping agri-environment (AE) schemes to provide the landscapes and cultural benefits which they desire"
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# Engaging people and communities in shaping agri-environment (AE) schemes to provide the landscapes and cultural benefits which they desire

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d511bad6-580f-4b04-955d-efbb4430af69

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focused on a contract titled "Engaging people and communities in shaping agri-environment (AE) schemes to provide the landscapes and cultural benefits which they desire." The industry category for this tender falls under "Work environment services," with a contract value of £150,265. The procurement method used was an open procedure (below threshold), and key dates include the tender period which ended on 10 January 2022, while the contract commenced on 1 February 2022 and is set to conclude on 31 March 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in services related to environmental consultation and public engagement. Companies specialising in community engagement, landscape consultancy, and environmental policy analysis would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The emphasis on public perceptions of agri-environment schemes highlights a growing trend for businesses that can bridge the gap between community needs and environmental objectives, providing a platform for sustainable business growth.

## Notice

a. Increase our understanding of public perceptions of the effectiveness of A-E schemes in delivering the benefits that they seek from their local landscape, in relation to the changes that have been happening through A-E schemes. b. Shed light on how the public views and perceptions compare with 'expert' opinions of the schemes' effectiveness on landscape character, quality and function. The work will also provide an opportunity to 'test' our expert approach and findings with the public. c. Use these insights to provide recommendations on the future alignment of A-E scheme landscape objectives with the outcomes desired by the public. a. and c. should also provide some evidence of how important the public consider it is for a 'landscape objective' be included in A-E schemes and what that objective ought to be delivering (e.g. whether people perceive A-E schemes to be about delivering tidy domesticated farmland landscapes, 'nice scenery', or wilder, nature-rich landscapes).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d044aea-4417-479c-9d8a-419d6c457615 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 8 Feb 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,265 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,265 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98342000 - Work environment services

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2022 at 08:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d044aea-4417-479c-9d8a-419d6c457615

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d044aea-4417-479c-9d8a-419d6c457615
  16th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f4e3d38f-78bf-40d6-8c6a-23305ca9b6f7
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