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title: "Identify th eMost Effective Forms of Knowledge Exchange"
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# Identify th eMost Effective Forms of Knowledge Exchange

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-db02a573-1528-4d91-8f31-99d271a126fe

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Identify the Most Effective Forms of Knowledge Exchange" is conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focusing on research services in the sustainable farming sector. The tender period ended on 3rd February 2020, and the contract was awarded on 30th March 2020, with an active contract period extending to 31st March 2021. The total value of the awarded contract is £28,883. The procurement method adopted was a hybrid process that encouraged stakeholders to submit proposals related to innovative digital media for farmer education.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those with innovative approaches to knowledge transfer using digital tools. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), especially those experienced in agricultural practices and digital media, would find the tender suitable for participation. The potential to enhance sustainable farming practices presents a significant avenue for growth in this increasingly vital industry.

## Notice

To investigate how knowledge about sustainable practices is best transferred to farmers. The test aims to establish the extent to which innovative digital media in the form of videos and audio recordings are an effective medium for farmer-farmer and researcher-farmer learning about sustainable farming practices. In the context of the digital tools being investigated the aim is to demonstrate the most effective format of knowledge exchange in place of non-digital methods (e.g. farm walks, advisors, events)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7a1f58b-45f8-4f79-86e4-a26ccfdb4c23 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - A hybrid procurement process was followed and stakeholders were invited to submit expressions of interest outlining a test or trail that they felt could help to inform the design of the future scheme. These were then assessed against agreed design policy |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,883 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,883 |
| 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 | YORK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO1 7PX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE21 York |
| Local authority | York |
| Electoral ward | Guildhall |
| Westminster constituency | York Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE ORGANIC RESEARCH CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2020 at 09:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7a1f58b-45f8-4f79-86e4-a26ccfdb4c23

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7a1f58b-45f8-4f79-86e4-a26ccfdb4c23
  20th April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8afd9989-8f5b-43b5-b74d-b494adaa68bb
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