Published date: 17 May 2023

This notice was replaced on 1 August 2023

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 1 August 2023)

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 03000000

  • Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 79000000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£104,400

Procurement reference

DVNCC001-DN666992-59998486

Published date

17 May 2023

Closing date

19 June 2023

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

22 August 2023

Contract end date

31 March 2025

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Devon County Council have designed an intensive Agri Innovation programme tailored to the demand in West Devon and South Hams.

The overall aim of the project is to support farm businesses in West Devon and South Hams to maximise their potential and productivity through regenerative and innovative methods and practices. This will be for 20 farms per Lot providing 30 hours of support per farm.

The primary objective is to undertake a thorough farm innovation diagnostic carbon audit and business plan will be undertaken with support from an agri advisor. This will be followed by identification of further support needed to implement farmers plans. Where possible this will be facilitated through the programme and could include but not limited to testing of soils and water and carbon deep dives and grant searches and guided support to access grant funding opportunities. In addition beneficiaries will have access to enhanced knowledge sharing and collaborative opportunities through the Devon Agri Tech Alliance and wider stakeholder networks.

More information

Additional text

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk.

About the buyer

Contact name

Max Townsend

Address

County Hall
Topsham Road
Exeter
EX2 4QD
England

Telephone

01392 380140

Email

max.townsend@devon.gov.uk

Website

https://www.devon.gov.uk