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    ContractsPeatland Stakeholder Engagement and Knowledge Sharing Contract
    Awarded contract

    Peatland Stakeholder Engagement and Knowledge Sharing Contract

    Awarded
    £1.2m
    Published 24 Oct 2026

    Establish a knowledge sharing platform and facilitate stakeholder engagement for the peatland programme through repositories, newsletters, and networking events.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· LondonPublished 24 Oct 2026· TodayviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £1.2m
    Published 24 Oct 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £1,155,591
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      London

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • NI
      NIAB
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published today.

    24 October 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    This engagement contract supports peatland programme objectives by establishing a comprehensive stakeholder collaboration platform. Key deliverables include: (1) a centralized knowledge repository for information sharing among stakeholders, (2) regular newsletters to keep the community informed, and (3) organized stakeholder events and forums to facilitate dialogue and coordination. Suppliers should be prepared to manage digital platforms, coordinate communications, and organize convening activities that bring together peatland stakeholders to share best practices, research, and policy insights.

    Track record

    24 awards · 16 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In research innovation, DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS has awarded 24 contracts to 16 suppliers.

    Who wins here
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    2. NIAB2× · 8%
    3. RSK ADAS LIMITED2× · 8%
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    5. FERA SCIENCE LIMITED2× · 8%
    6. APEM Limited2× · 8%

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-078fab

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