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title: "University of Edinburgh - Consultancy Environmental - Establishing an Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation System"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000708491"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2022-12-14"
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# University of Edinburgh - Consultancy Environmental - Establishing an Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation System

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000708491

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has awarded a contract for Consultancy Environmental services to James Hutton Ltd. The procurement process was completed on 30th November 2022. The services involve establishing an Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation System in Scotland. The University of Edinburgh, based in Edinburgh, UK, issued the tender under open procurement method. The main procurement category is services in the education sector.

This tender for Consultancy Environmental services by The University of Edinburgh presents an opportunity for businesses interested in the education sector and environmental consultancy. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) could be well-suited to compete in this tender. The contract, valued at £47,800, aims to develop an innovative agricultural system in Scotland with a focus on emission reduction and transition to net zero, offering opportunities for growth in the environmental services industry.

## Notice

Consultancy Services to undertake research an evidence review and options appraisal for an agricultural knowledge and innovation system (AKIS) for Scotland.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

ClimateXChange at the University of Edinburgh, working with the Scottish Government wishes to commission an evidence review and options appraisal for an agricultural knowledge and innovation system (AKIS) for Scotland. The report will be used to inform the design of a new Farm Advisory Service - AKIS - to meet future needs of the sector and brings about successful delivery of emission reduction, adaptation and mitigation actions, ensuring a just transition to net zero and delivery of the vision for agriculture in Scotland. Further details of scope can be found in the ITT documentation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC466850 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | £48,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £47,800 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| 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 | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

## Release History

- 14 Dec 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC466850
- 13 Oct 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT461592

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT461592&idx=4
  13th October 2022 - Schedule 8 - Supply Chain Code of Conduct
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT461592&idx=5
  13th October 2022 - Schedule 5 - Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT461592&idx=6
  13th October 2022 - ITT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT461592&idx=7
  13th October 2022 - Schedule 4 - Pricing
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT461592&idx=1
  13th October 2022 - Schedule 5(1) Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT461592&idx=2
  13th October 2022 - Schedule 6 - Form of Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT461592&idx=3
  13th October 2022 - Schedule 7 - Freedom of Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT461592
  University of Edinburgh - Consultancy Environmental - Establishing an Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation System - Consultancy Services to undertake research an evidence review and options appraisal for an agricultural knowledge and innovation system (AKIS) for Scotland.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC466850
  University of Edinburgh - Consultancy Environmental - Establishing an Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation System - Consultancy Services to undertake research an evidence review and options appraisal for an agricultural knowledge and innovation system (AKIS) for Scotland.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000708491
- https://www.ed.ac.uk/procurement/informationforsuppliers
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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