--- title: "Organics - Establishing the Strategic Framework" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000527775" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000527775" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000527775.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000527775.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2019-02-07" --- # Organics - Establishing the Strategic Framework Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000527775 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000527775) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000527775.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government is conducting a procurement process titled "Organics - Establishing the Strategic Framework", focusing on the socio-economic and environmental benefits of organic agriculture relevant to Scotland. The process is currently at the award stage, with the contract signed on 26 March 2018, valued at £50,201. The procurement was initiated through an open procedure, and the main service category involved is related to the analysis of organic versus conventional farming practices. The deadline for bid submissions was 22 February 2018, and the work is primarily situated in Edinburgh, Scotland. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in agricultural consultancy, environmental research, and sustainability initiatives. Companies that specialise in conducting socio-economic analyses or implementing organic farming practices would be particularly well-suited to partake in such tenders, as would those offering relevant technical and support services. Engaging with the Scottish Government through this framework can enable businesses to expand their networks and capabilities within the ever-evolving organic agriculture sector. ## Notice socio-economic and environmental benefits offered by organic agriculture, focusing on evidence from, or pertinent to, Scotland and beyond. ### Lot Information Lot 1 A comparative SWOT analysis of the socio-economic and environmental benefits and impacts of organic and conventional farming systems is also required, with suggested solutions and/or recommendations for increasing organic production and consumption in Scotland. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB344575 | | 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 | 7 Feb 2019 | | Submission deadline | 22 Feb 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 26 Mar 2018 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £55 | | Lots value | £55 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £50,201 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | ABERDEEN | | Post town | Aberdeen | | Postcode | AB11 9DB | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh | | Local authority | City of Edinburgh | | Electoral ward | Leith | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | HARPER ADAMS UNIVERSITY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 73210000 - Research consultancy services ## Release History - 7 Feb 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB344575 - 26 Jan 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN307887 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN307887&idx=1 26th January 2018 - ITT doc - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN307887&idx=2 26th January 2018 - FAQs - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN307887&idx=3 26th January 2018 - ESPD Document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN307887 Organics - Establishing the Strategic Framework - socio-economic and environmental benefits offered by organic agriculture, focusing on evidence from, or pertinent to, Scotland and beyond. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB344575 Organics - Establishing the Strategic Framework - socio-economic and environmental benefits offered by organic agriculture, focusing on evidence from, or pertinent to, Scotland and beyond. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482 - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000527775 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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