Scope
Reference
C29492
Description
To award a contract with new methods in collaborative practice using unique modelling 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 2. FCP - social design, anthropology and community-led transformation - phase 2
Supplier
Contract value
- £117,805.36 excluding VAT
- £147,256.71 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
17 July 2025
Contract dates
- 29 July 2025 to 31 March 2026
- 8 months, 3 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79315000 - Social research services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Key performance indicators
| Name | Description | Reporting frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Workshops completed | 3 workshops completed |
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
Direct award justification is due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required. Technical expertise required from the supplier using unique modelling they have developed.
Supplier
Hilary Cottam
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGDM-8357-DHWP
114 Defoe House, Barbican
London
EC2Y 8ND
United Kingdom
Email: hilary@hilarycottam.com
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 2. FCP - social design, anthropology and community-led transformation - phase 2
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