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title: "Development of a predictive Agricultural Land Classification map for England"
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# Development of a predictive Agricultural Land Classification map for England

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ddfc6604-fc8f-487b-b66b-e26e333e6544

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## Summary

Natural England has awarded a contract for the development of a predictive Agricultural Land Classification map for England to Cranfield University. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 13th April 2023 to 29th March 2025, with a total value of £395,111.06. The tender process concluded on 17th February 2023, with the award date being 5th May 2023. The contracting authority, Natural England, is located at Nobel House, 17 Smith Square, London, SW1P 3JR.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in research and development consultancy services, particularly those experienced in agricultural land classification. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations may find this tender particularly suitable for their capabilities. Businesses interested in providing services in the agricultural sector should consider engaging with Natural England for potential future opportunities.

## Notice

Development of a predictive Agricultural Land Classification map for England

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11c318ee-44d2-4950-93ea-014fc8068460 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 12 Apr 2023 - 29 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £395,111 |
| 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 | CRANFIELD UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Jul 2023 at 09:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11c318ee-44d2-4950-93ea-014fc8068460

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11c318ee-44d2-4950-93ea-014fc8068460
  19th July 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1bf136d3-00a6-46cf-b50b-130c99f960ac
  C17044 - Order Form -Redacted

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