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title: "Research in Nature Positive Dairy Farming in N. Ireland"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0363f3"
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# Research in Nature Positive Dairy Farming in N. Ireland

Buyer: RSPB NORTHERN IRELAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0363f3

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## Summary

The RSPB Northern Ireland has awarded a contract for "Research in Nature Positive Dairy Farming in N. Ireland" to Birnie & Associates Consulting Ltd. The procurement was for agricultural services and involved conducting research, evidence gathering, and developing best practice guidance for dairy farmers. The contract, worth £16,200, was signed on 7th October 2022. The procurement process has completed and was conducted via an open procedure. The project included tasks such as co-designing with eNGOs and the dairy sector, creating farm case studies, habitat assessments, and policy recommendations.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the agricultural services sector, particularly those specializing in nature-positive farming practices or consultancy services. The contract involved research and guidance development for achieving Nature Positive on dairy farms in Northern Ireland, indicating a need for expertise in sustainable farming techniques. Small and medium enterprises with experience in agricultural research and consultancy could find this tender suitable for business growth and contributing to nature-positive initiatives in the dairy sector.

## Notice

Conduct research, evidence gathering and co-design to develop best practice guidance document for farmers to achieve Nature Positive on their dairy farms (to involve co-design between eNGOs and dairy sector).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Conduct research, evidence gathering and co-design to develop best practice guidance document for farmers to achieve Nature Positive on their dairy farms (to involve co-design between eNGOs and dairy sector). Development of four farm case studies to demonstrate aspects of good practice for nature on dairy farms Farm baseline habitat assessments and opportunity mapping for two dairy farms in Northern Ireland to illustrate the potential for habitat creation on farms. Final design and publication of report to include (in addition to the elements specific above), policy recommendations which assist the dairy sector to make the transition to Nature Positive. Delivery of summary presentation at project dissemination event

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031658-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | 25 Sep 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £16,200 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RSPB NORTHERN IRELAND |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BIRNIE & ASSOCIATES CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 9 Nov 2022 at 11:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031658-2022
- 13 Sep 2022 at 10:42 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025626-2022
- 30 Aug 2022 at 10:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024127-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.rspb.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000705071
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA16345

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