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title: "Farming in Protected Landscapes North Devon Coast NL"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a0ff"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-24"
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# Farming in Protected Landscapes North Devon Coast NL

Buyer: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a0ff

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## Summary

Devon County Council, situated in Exeter, awarded a contract titled "Farming in Protected Landscapes North Devon Coast NL" under the public authority sub-central government classification. This procurement falls within the agricultural services industry, focusing on the North Devon Coast area, with the initial contract period running until 31 March 2026. Subject to funding continuity, there's potential for a one-year extension. The tender involved a limited procurement method under below-threshold competition and has progressed to the award and contract stages as of September 2025. It primarily addresses assistance with farming grants to promote sustainable practices through the DEFRA-funded programme.

The awarded contract presents significant business opportunities, particularly for firms experienced in agricultural advisory services, particularly those focusing on climate change, nature recovery, and sustainable community practices. An SME, the Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group South West Ltd., has been chosen as the supplier, reflecting a favourable competitive edge for similar-sized entities familiar with agri-environment schemes and farmer engagement in the North Devon region. This contract seeks to engage directly with farmers while fostering project development, thereby aiding businesses in expanding services related to environmental project consultancy and grant application support.

## Notice

The North Devon Coast National Landscape contract requires a specialist to deliver the Farming in Protected Landscapes Programme assisting in the access to Grants within the farming community, It is currently funded to run until March 2026. The initial contract will run until 31/3/2026 with an initial 1st year value of PS35,000 (ex Vat). Subject to funding from DeFRA for the continuation of the project both in terms of amount and duration, the Authority may at is discretion extend for a further year to 31/3/2027. Objective: To provide farmer engagement and advice and Guidance on project development and grant applications for Defra's Farming in Protected Landscapes programme within the North Devon AONB. Projects can cover issues related to climate change, nature recovery, people engagement and sustainable communities with PS150,000 of grants available. Outputs: Directly engage with 30 farmers/landowners to promote the FiPL programme; Support development of 10 funding bids working with farmers or groups of farmers; Attend and present projects to 5 FiPL Assessment Panels; Monitor and report on delivery and outcomes of successful project bids in FY 2025/26. The contract required a company with credibility in the farming community with professional knowledge and experience of farm businesses, advising on agri-environment schemes, nature recovery and the North Devon area, as well as project activity themes listed above.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059229-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £84,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | EXETER, |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 4QD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Newtown and St Leonard's |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FARMING AND WILDLIFE ADVISORY GROUP SOUTH WEST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 77100000 - Agricultural services
- 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2025 at 11:34 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059229-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059229-2025
  24th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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