Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c34-40f4-7269-8bf7-8dd48d1b3ecb/elm-social-research awarded GB direct award procedure Suitable for SMEs # ELM Social Research [Defra Network eTendering Portal](https://tendernation.io/buyers/defra-network-etendering-portal) Often single bidder Estimated value £49,934 Published 21 Mar 2019 Deadline Closed 1 Mar 2018 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The government is committed to involving a wide range of stakeholders in every stage of the process of designing the Environmental Land Management System (ELMS) to ensure that we form an agricultural policy which benefits British farmers, the environment, consumers, taxpayers and the wider rural community. We are, therefore, urgently seeking valuable subject-specific social science expertise to our evidence base and provide access to the most current co-design approaches to inform our programme of work. The social science team within the ELM Programme aims to support agri-environment policy development and respond to the Secretary of State's requirement for the next generation of agri-environment instruments to be simple, "provide flexibility, putting more management decisions in the hands of farmers" and "deliver more for the environment" . The provision of expert social science input must be delivered by a contractor with advanced qualifications in a relevant social science discipline; extensive experience of conducting research relating to farmer decision-making and stakeholder engagement in an agricultural context; and providing research findings relevant to and in collaboration with a government department. The contractor will follow the Government Social Research (GSR) Professional Guidance on ethical research conduct; meet the quality requirements outlined by the GSR; and have a clear protocol for collecting and storing data. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at [defra.bravosolution.co.uk](https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk)", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at . " Read full description ## CPV classification Social research services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/0de63b22-7526-45d4-9b1f-f0d2a9b714aa) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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