--- title: "UNDERSTANDING UPTAKE OF SUSTAINABLE AND REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES AMONGST LESS FAVOURED AREA FARMERS AND CROFTERS" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000771767" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000771767" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000771767.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000771767.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2024-09-23" --- # UNDERSTANDING UPTAKE OF SUSTAINABLE AND REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES AMONGST LESS FAVOURED AREA FARMERS AND CROFTERS Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000771767 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000771767) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000771767.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government has recently concluded an open procurement process for the contract titled "Understanding Uptake of Sustainable and Regenerative Agricultural Practices Amongst Less Favoured Area Farmers and Crofters." This procurement falls under the "services" category within the environmental protection industry. The contract, valued at £59,812.22, was awarded to James Hutton Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in Invergowrie, UK. Key dates in the procurement process included the bid submission deadline on 15th August 2024, the contract award announcement on 13th September 2024, and the contract was officially completed and signed by 23rd September 2024. The project will be carried out across regions identified as Less Favoured Areas in Scotland. This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses focused on environmental research and agricultural sustainability. Companies with expertise in designing and implementing studies on sustainable practices could find this contract particularly beneficial. The Scottish Government's commitment to fostering sustainable agricultural practices opens doors for entities specialising in environmental protection services. Smaller businesses and non-EU enterprises were included in the bidding process, indicating a competitive and inclusive opportunity spectrum. Participating in such tenders not only brings financial benefits but also enhances the portfolio and credibility of businesses operating in the sustainability sector. ## Notice The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Understanding uptake of sustainable and regenerative agricultural practices amongst Less Favoured Area farmers and crofters. The commission is to design, deliver and report on research into motivations and opportunities for uptake of sustainable and regenerative agricultural practices in Scotland's Less Favoured Areas. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Understanding uptake of sustainable and regenerative agricultural practices amongst Less Favoured Area farmers and crofters. The commission is to design, deliver and report on research into motivations and opportunities for uptake of sustainable and regenerative agricultural practices in Scotland's Less Favoured Areas. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514712 | | 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 | 23 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 13 Sep 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £59,812 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH6 6QQ | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow North | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | JAMES HUTTON | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 23 Sep 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514712 - 8 Jul 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL509327 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL509327&idx=1 8th July 2024 - EOS/001/24 - Over PS50k ITT - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL509327 UNDERSTANDING UPTAKE OF SUSTAINABLE AND REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES AMONGST LESS FAVOURED AREA FARMERS AND CROFTERS - The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Understanding uptake of sustainable and regenerative agricultural practices amongst Less Favoured Area farmers and crofters. The commission is to design, deliver and report on research into motivations and opportunities for uptake of sustainable and regenerative agricultural practices in Scotland's Less Favoured Areas. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514712 UNDERSTANDING UPTAKE OF SUSTAINABLE AND REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES AMONGST LESS FAVOURED AREA FARMERS AND CROFTERS - The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Understanding uptake of sustainable and regenerative agricultural practices amongst Less Favoured Area farmers and crofters. The commission is to design, deliver and report on research into motivations and opportunities for uptake of sustainable and regenerative agricultural practices in Scotland's Less Favoured Areas. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000771767 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000771767. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000771767.json.