Scope
Reference
C29559
Description
An R&D piece of work using a unique modelling tool developed by the supplier, that bridges
the gap between farm decision making in response to changes in agricultural potential and
survey data, which resolves the economics of farms and to understand how climate change
will impact food production, farm businesses and future land use
Contract 1. FCP: LEEP NEV - Climate Resilience of Agricultural Production and Farm Business
Supplier
Contract value
- £388,126 excluding VAT
- £465,751.20 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
11 September 2025
Contract dates
- 12 September 2025 to 31 March 2027
- Possible extension to 31 March 2029
- 3 years, 6 months, 19 days
Description of possible extension:
2+1+1
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Option to extend with 3 months notice.
CPV classifications
- 79315000 - Social research services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Key performance indicators
| Name | Reporting frequency |
|---|---|
| Milestones | 3 months |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
Unique model
Supplier
University of Exeter
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZYG-2396-XCRZ
Northcote House, The Queen's Drive
Exeter
EX4 4QJ
United Kingdom
Email: c.e.cole@exeter.ac.uk
Website: http://www.exeter.ac.uk
Region: UKK43 - Devon CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. FCP: LEEP NEV - Climate Resilience of Agricultural Production and Farm Business
Contracting authority
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNBD-3289-CDGX
Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
United Kingdom
Contact name: Lindy Macnamee
Email: lindy.macnamee@defra.gov.uk
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government