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title: "A Second Generation Farm Advisory Service with Both One to Many and One to One"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02ec47"
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# A Second Generation Farm Advisory Service with Both One to Many and One to One

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ec47

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is procuring a Second Generation Farm Advisory Service with both one-to-many and one-to-one components, classified under agricultural services. This tender is currently in the "Award" stage, with active contracts awarded for both components, valued at £7,499,073 and £8,507,006 respectively, signed on 24th March and 22nd February 2022. The procurement method used is an open procedure, aimed to enhance support for farmers, crofters, and land managers across the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for service providers in the agricultural consultancy sector, particularly those with expertise in regulatory compliance, business efficiency, and environmental protection. Businesses offering advisory services, mentoring, or integrated land management plans would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The emphasis on quality criteria such as service delivery, risk management, and community benefits also highlights the need for suppliers that can demonstrate strong capabilities in these areas.

## Notice

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of a second Generation Farm Advisory Service with both One to Many and One to One. Service components.

### Lot Information

Second Generation Farm Advisory Service Lot 1 (Component 1) One to Many

The Scottish Government, is looking to procure a service provider to deliver a national one to many farm advisory service that incorporates an advisory service for crofters and small farms and a dedicated helpdesk facility. The aims of the proposed Scottish Farm Advisory Service are (1) to help farmers, crofters and land managers better understand regulatory and mandatory requirements and (2) to provide farmers, crofters and land managers with expertise and advice in a number of areas that help deliver: climate change mitigation, public good, improve business efficiency, mandatory standards and good practice advice in relation to environmental protection. In addition, the advisory service must reach the full diversity of farmers, crofters and land managers through flexible and inclusive approaches.

Renewal: optional 12 months extension at Scottish Ministers discretion

Second Generation Farm Advisory Service Lot 2 (Component 2) One to One

The one to one contract aims to ensure crofters, farmers and land managers have access to one to one consultancy support. These one to one visits provide significant value to farmers/crofters as the advice is specific to their enterprise, locality and issues. The advisor brings detailed local and enterprise knowledge and a fresh perspective. Through discussion with the farmer, the adviser can assess the vision for the farm, croft or other types of agricultural land, develop objectives and determine why certain management practices are followed and what options would be most suitable. The adviser is then able to talk these recommendations through with the farmer/crofter to establish an action plan. The service comprises of four elements: - Integrated Land Management Plans (ILMPs) - government funding of up to GBP 1,200 per plan. - Specialist advice - Up to GBP 1,000 for public good advice and for business efficiency advice. - Carbon audits -funding of GBP500 for a first audit & GBP250 for an annual review. - Mentoring for new entrants to farming - Up to 4 days one-to-one with a personal mentor. The Scottish Government under the Scotland Rural Development Programme 2015-2020 within the SRDP Advisory Service is looking to procure a contract to deliver integrated land management plans (ILMPs), specialist advice, mentoring and carbon audits The aim of the contract is to ensure crofters, farmers, land managers, and new entrants have access to one to one consultancy support leading to the production of Integrated Land Management and specialist plans as well as mentoring and carbon audits.

Renewal: optinal 12 months extension at discretion of Scottish Ministers

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009982-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 3 Apr 2022 - 3 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,550,000 |
| Lots value | £8,550,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £16,006,079 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8EA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | RICARDO AEA; SAC CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2022 at 07:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009982-2022
- 15 Oct 2021 at 10:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025818-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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