Scope
Reference
CP2681-25
Description
The North Devon Coast National Landscape contract requires a specialist to deliver the Farming in Protected Landscapes Programme assisting in the access to Grants within the farming community, It is currently funded to run until March 2026. The initial contract will run until 31/3/2026 with an initial 1st year value of £35,000 (ex Vat). Subject to funding from DeFRA for the continuation of the project both in terms of amount and duration, the Authority may at is discretion extend for a further year to 31/3/2027.
Objective: To provide farmer engagement and advice and Guidance on project development and grant applications for Defra's Farming in Protected Landscapes programme within the North Devon AONB. Projects can cover issues related to climate change, nature recovery, people engagement and sustainable communities with £150,000 of grants available.
Outputs: Directly engage with 30 farmers/landowners to promote the FiPL programme; Support development of 10 funding bids working with farmers or groups of farmers; Attend and present projects to 5 FiPL Assessment Panels; Monitor and report on delivery and outcomes of successful project bids in FY 2025/26.
The contract required a company with credibility in the farming community with professional knowledge and experience of farm businesses, advising on agri-environment schemes, nature recovery and the North Devon area, as well as project activity themes listed above.
Contract 1. CP2681-25 Farming in Protected Landscapes Devon Coast NL
Supplier
Contract value
- £84,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
14 July 2025
Contract dates
- 14 July 2025 to 31 March 2026
- Possible extension to 31 March 2027
- 1 year, 8 months, 18 days
Description of possible extension:
The contract may be extended for a further year at the Authority's discretion should the DEFRA funding for this project be available for the FY 2026/27.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 77100000 - Agricultural services
- 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services
Contract locations
- UKK43 - Devon CC
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - limited competition
Supplier
Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group South West ltd
Hawkridge House, Summerfield Way
Wellington
TA21 9JE
United Kingdom
Email: simon.smith@fwagsw.org.uk
Region: UKK23 - Somerset
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. CP2681-25 Farming in Protected Landscapes Devon Coast NL
Contracting authority
Devon County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJRC-4623-RJBH
County Hall, Topsham Road,
Exeter,
EX2 4QD
United Kingdom
Region: UKK43 - Devon CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government