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title: "Farm Excellence Programme (FEP)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f34aff92-39cd-43ee-ad59-80f3b7b2211e"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS"
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# Farm Excellence Programme (FEP)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f34aff92-39cd-43ee-ad59-80f3b7b2211e

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## Summary

The Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs has completed the procurement process for the "Farm Excellence Programme (FEP)," which falls under the research services category. This procurement, initiated as a tender, was supported by an extension due to unforeseen circumstances, concluding the tender period on 11th June 2021. The contract is set to commence on 1st October 2021 and will run for one year until 30th September 2022. The procurement method employed was an extension via Regulation 72, resulting in a contract awarded to OMB Research Limited for a total value of £40,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the research services sector to expand their business. Companies that offer comprehensive research capabilities, particularly those familiar with agricultural or rural development programmes, would be well-positioned to compete in the potential follow-up tender processes that may arise once the current contract period concludes. Engaging in such contracts could facilitate growth by establishing long-term relationships with government departments and showcasing expertise in delivering impactful research outcomes.

## Notice

Extension via Reg 72 due to Business requirements, a further extension was given to the current incumbent as a result of unforeseen circumstances within the business, with the understanding that this will be tendered again after this period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/311a26b6-a6d9-4e97-a03c-61afc5c6ea29 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Extension via Reg 72 due to unforeseen business circumstances |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | KENILWORTH, WARWICKSHIRE |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV8 2TL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG13 Warwickshire CC |
| Local authority | Warwick |
| Electoral ward | Cubbington & Leek Wootton |
| Westminster constituency | Kenilworth and Southam |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OMB RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 17 Jun 2021 at 08:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/311a26b6-a6d9-4e97-a03c-61afc5c6ea29

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/311a26b6-a6d9-4e97-a03c-61afc5c6ea29
  17th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/09d813f3-e032-4d3b-b9aa-d3655e8fbf39
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0a929357-5dee-4e7a-b1d5-1a172b37a242

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