--- title: "FCP: LEEP NEV - Climate Resilience of Agricultural Production and Farm Business" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055926" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-055926" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055926.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055926.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS" published: "2025-09-18" --- # FCP: LEEP NEV - Climate Resilience of Agricultural Production and Farm Business Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055926 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-055926) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055926.json) ## Summary The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), located in London, has awarded a contract titled "FCP: LEEP NEV - Climate Resilience of Agricultural Production and Farm Business" to the University of Exeter. This contract, classified under the services industry, focuses on research and development in climate resilience within agricultural production. The procurement process was a direct award due to the unique nature of the modelling tool involved, initiated on 18th September 2025. The contract period started on 12th September 2025 and will run until 31st March 2027, with options to extend. The total value of the contract amounts to £388,126, with provisions for renewals under a 2+1+1 configuration. This tender is an excellent opportunity for businesses in the research and development sector, particularly those specialising in climate change and agricultural dynamics, to grow their market presence. Collaborations with institutions like the University of Exeter can be particularly beneficial for companies that can contribute innovative solutions or complementary expertise in modelling tools and data analysis. SMEs interested in expanding their role in socio-economic research and environmental adaptation strategies might find this project aligns with their capabilities and strategic goals. This contract demonstrates a significant commitment to addressing climate resilience in farm businesses, creating valuable business opportunities for those with expertise in these areas. ## Notice An R&D piece of work using a unique modelling tool developed by the supplier, that bridges the gap between farm decision making in response to changes in agricultural potential and survey data, which resolves the economics of farms and to understand how climate change will impact food production, farm businesses and future land use ### Procurement Information Unique model ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057612-2025 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Direct | | Procurement method details | Direct award | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 3 Jul 2025 | | Contract period | 11 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £388,126 | | Contracts value | £388,126 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 4DF | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79315000 - Social research services ## Release History - 18 Sep 2025 at 10:07 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057612-2025 - 18 Jul 2025 at 14:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041368-2025 - 17 Jul 2025 at 17:01 - AwardUpdate - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041125-2025 - 4 Jul 2025 at 12:15 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037436-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057612-2025 18th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041368-2025 18th July 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041125-2025 17th July 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037436-2025 4th July 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.exeter.ac.uk - https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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