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title: "Increasing the Availability of Farmland for New Entrants to Agriculture in Scotland"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000523176"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH LAND COMMISSION"
published: "2018-02-06"
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# Increasing the Availability of Farmland for New Entrants to Agriculture in Scotland

Buyer: SCOTTISH LAND COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000523176

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## Summary

The Scottish Land Commission is seeking solutions through the tender titled "Increasing the Availability of Farmland for New Entrants to Agriculture in Scotland." This project, categorised under research services, aims to review barriers to farming entry and enhance land availability for new agricultural entrants in Scotland. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, with the contract signed on 19 January 2018 for an active period. The tender remains significant as it aligns with ongoing land reform initiatives in the United Kingdom, particularly in the Inverness region.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses focused on agricultural consultancy, land management, and reform consultancy services. Companies with expertise in agricultural practices, joint venture models, and land accessibility strategies are well-suited to contribute to this initiative. The tender provides a platform for business growth by encouraging innovative models that enhance land use for new entrants, thus potentially revitalising the agricultural sector in Scotland.

## Notice

Review the barriers to entry to agriculture and assess options for improving and increasing the availability of land for new entrants. The overarching objectives of this project are to: i. investigate options for new models and structures that would increase the availability of land for new entrants in the future; ii. provide practical guidance on existing joint venture models; iii. identify barriers to succession and retirement; and iv. define a methodology to produce a baseline against which success on increasing the availability of farmland for new entrants might be measured

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Contractors will be required to a) Investigate and present at least 4 models and/or interventions that would improve the availability of land for those who want to farm in Scotland. The contractor will be expected to draw on information from a range of relevant different sources and are encouraged to consider the experiences of how other countries have sought to optimise the availability of land for new entrants. b) Produce guidance for existing farmers and landowners who, in developing their own business interests, could offer entry opportunities for new entrants. The guidance should include all joint venture options currently available such as different tenancy types, share farming and contract farming. The pros and cons of each should be specified alongside taxation implications. c) Identify barriers to succession and retirement. Contractors should investigate farmers opinions on succession and retirement. d) Define a methodology to produce a baseline against which success on increasing the availability of farmland for new entrants might be measured.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB309065 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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 | 6 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 23 Jan 2018 - 30 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £23,706 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH LAND COMMISSION |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV1 1SF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness Millburn |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE JAMES HUTTON INSTITUTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB309065
- 6 Feb 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB308964
- 18 Dec 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC304467

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC304467&idx=1
  18th December 2017 - Term and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC304467&idx=2
  18th December 2017 - Statement of Requirements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC304467
  Increasing the Availability of Farmland for New Entrants to Agriculture in Scotland - Review the barriers to entry to agriculture and assess options for improving and increasing the availability of land for new entrants. The overarching objectives of this project are to: i. investigate options for new models and structures that would increase the availability of land for new entrants in the future; ii. provide practical guidance on existing joint venture models; iii. identify barriers to succession and retirement; and iv. define a methodology to produce a baseline against which success on increasing the availability of farmland for new entrants might be measured
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB309065
  Increasing the Availability of Farmland for New Entrants to Agriculture in Scotland - Review the barriers to entry to agriculture and assess options for improving and increasing the availability of land for new entrants. The overarching objectives of this project are to: i. investigate options for new models and structures that would increase the availability of land for new entrants in the future; ii. provide practical guidance on existing joint venture models; iii. identify barriers to succession and retirement; and iv. define a methodology to produce a baseline against which success on increasing the availability of farmland for new entrants might be measured
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB308964
  Increasing the Availability of Farmland for New Entrants to Agriculture in Scotland - Review the barriers to entry to agriculture and assess options for improving and increasing the availability of land for new entrants. The overarching objectives of this project are to: i. investigate options for new models and structures that would increase the availability of land for new entrants in the future; ii. provide practical guidance on existing joint venture models; iii. identify barriers to succession and retirement; and iv. define a methodology to produce a baseline against which success on increasing the availability of farmland for new entrants might be measured

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.landcommission.gov.scot
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000523176

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