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title: "LIT0721 - Understanding metrics for effective environmental measures under the Agricultural Reform Programme for Scotland"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000734174"
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# LIT0721 - Understanding metrics for effective environmental measures under the Agricultural Reform Programme for Scotland

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000734174

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has awarded a contract for the project titled "LIT0721 - Understanding metrics for effective environmental measures under the Agricultural Reform Programme for Scotland" to The James Hutton Institute. The procurement process, categorised as services, was completed with a contract value of £86,000 signed on 13th August 2023. The project focuses on environmental measures under the Scottish Agricultural Reform Programme and involves the review and assessment of metrics. The buying organisation is based in Edinburgh, UK, with the procurement stage now at the award phase.

This tender opportunity on metrics for environmental measures offers business growth potential for organisations specializing in environmental research and advisory services. Businesses with expertise in climate change, agriculture, and sustainability metrics would find this tender suitable for their competencies. As the project aims to support sustainable businesses and environmental outcomes, companies with a commitment to green practices and biodiversity initiatives would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process.

## Notice

ClimateXChange wishes to commission research to review and asses the metrics for effective environmental measures under the Agricultural Reform Programme for Scotland

### Lot Information

Lot 1

ClimateXChange wishes to commission research to review and assess the data requirements for the proposed Agricultural Reform Programme in Scotland. The purpose of the project is to understand the data and metrics required to assess progress against environmental outcomes for potential measures to be included in the Future Payment for Farmers, as set out in the proposals for a new agriculture bill in August 2022. This will inform the robust understanding of how new conditions or activities could be applied to future support, and ensure delivery of environmental outcomes in a way that supports sustainable businesses. This includes measures designed to deliver outcomes for climate change mitigation and adaptation, and for improved biodiversity.. The work is commissioned on behalf of the Scottish Government. The ownership of the research material including the final report and any data produced as a result of the research lies with ClimateXChange on behalf of Scottish Ministers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB497726 |
| 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 | 1 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | £75,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £157,405 |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Feb 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB497726
- 4 Sep 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP487459
- 7 Jun 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN480540

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN480540&idx=3
  7th June 2023 - Schedule 4 - Pricing
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN480540&idx=4
  7th June 2023 - Schedule 6 - Form of Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN480540&idx=5
  7th June 2023 - Schedule 7 - Freedom of Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN480540&idx=6
  7th June 2023 - Schedule 8 - SSCCoC
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN480540&idx=7
  7th June 2023 - Schedule 5 - Terms & Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN480540&idx=1
  7th June 2023 - Standard Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN480540&idx=2
  7th June 2023 - LIT0721 ITT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN480540
  LIT0721 - Understanding metrics for effective environmental measures under the Agricultural Reform Programme for Scotland - ClimateXChange wishes to commission research to review and asses the metrics for effective environmental measures under the Agricultural Reform Programme for Scotland
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP487459
  LIT0721 - Understanding metrics for effective environmental measures under the Agricultural Reform Programme for Scotland - ClimateXChange wishes to commission research to review and asses the metrics for effective environmental measures under the Agricultural Reform Programme for Scotland
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB497726
  LIT0721 - Understanding metrics for effective environmental measures under the Agricultural Reform Programme for Scotland - ClimateXChange wishes to commission research to review and asses the metrics for effective environmental measures under the Agricultural Reform Programme for Scotland

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