--- title: "Sustainable Land Management Evaluation" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e967" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05e967" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e967.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e967.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT" published: "2025-11-26" --- # Sustainable Land Management Evaluation Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e967 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05e967) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e967.json) ## Summary The Welsh Government, acting as the buyer, is in the planning stages of a public procurement for the "Sustainable Land Management Evaluation," a key initiative under the Agriculture (Wales) Act 2023. This procurement, falling within the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy, will be conducted through an open and competitive flexible procedure using the Crown Commercial Service Research & Insights Dynamic Purchasing System (RM6126). The contract covers services pertinent to environmental impact evaluation and process assessment of the Sustainable Farming Scheme. The procurement process is set to begin with an invitation to tender expected in early December 2025, with suppliers required to submit their responses by mid-January 2026. The contract will be active from February 2026 through December 2028, with an optional extension, and the estimated value is between £230,000 and £256,900, excluding VAT, plus an optional budget for additional data collection. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for firms specialising in environmental research, evaluation services, and consultancy. With requirements for bilingual delivery (English and Welsh) and compliance with data protection and ethical research standards, businesses that can demonstrate expertise in these areas will be well-suited to compete. The contract places an emphasis on evaluating statutory duties and improving scheme designs, making it an excellent opportunity for experienced research organisations and partnerships. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) registered on the Crown Commercial Service Dynamic Purchasing System have a suitable chance to tender, broadening the competitive field and fostering innovative approaches in the evaluation of sustainable agricultural practices. ## Notice The Agriculture (Wales) Act 2023 established Sustainable Land Management (SLM) as the central purpose for agricultural support and regulation in Wales. The Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) will be the primary mechanism for delivering support under the Act. Evaluation of SLM is a statutory duty within the Act. The Welsh Government therefore seeks to contract research services to deliver a Preparatory Report and Interim Process Evaluation for Sustainable Land Management (SLM) and associated schemes, including the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS). The work will establish a robust evaluation framework and design, complete a process evaluation, and provide evidence to support statutory reporting under the Agriculture (Wales) Act 2023. Description of Procurement The contract is expected to cover two stages: Stage 1: Preparatory Report (Early 2026 - Late 2026). This will include: i) development of an evaluation framework aligned with the SLM Theory of Change (ERAMMP Report 108) and statutory objectives; ii) structured and transparent assessment of methodologies for process evaluation, impact evaluation, and Value for Money assessments; iii) creation of a data strategy and gap analysis; and, iv) reviewing the lessons that can be learned from previous schemes. Stage 2: Interim Process Evaluation (Winter 2026/2027 - Mid 2028). This will include: i) process evaluation of the SFS to date; ii) process evaluation of SLM to date, including analysis of its governance, delivery mechanisms, and participant experience; iii) recommendations to improve design and evaluation ahead of the final Impact Report. The project is expected to require research with a wide range of stakeholders, including significant fieldwork with farmers (e.g. via interviews, focus groups). The contract will require bilingual (English and Welsh) fieldwork and reporting and compliance with data protection, ethical research standards, and Cyber Essentials. Consortiums and partnerships may therefore be deemed suitable by suppliers. Estimated value: PS230,000 - PS256,900 (excluding VAT), with an optional additional budget of up to PS35,000 for supplementary data collection and analysis. Contract length: February 2026 - December 2028 (with optional 6-month extension). The procurement will be conducted via the Crown Commercial Service Research & Insights Dynamic Purchasing System (RM6126). The Invitation to Tender is expected to open in early December and the deadline for submission of supplier responses will be approximately mid-January 2026. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077331-2025 | | Notice type | UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Nov 2025 | | Submission deadline | 14 Jan 2026 | | Future notice date | 3 Dec 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 1 Jul 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £239,999 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | CARDIFF | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF10 3NQ | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan | | Local authority | Cardiff | | Electoral ward | Cathays | | Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth | | Delivery location | TLL Wales | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 26 Nov 2025 at 14:55 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077331-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077331-2025 26th November 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://gov.wales - 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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