# AESME Lot 9: Agri Environment Scheme Contribution to Ecological Connectivity

> A sourced UK public-sector contract award published by Defra Network eTendering Portal.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: Defra Network eTendering Portal
- Contract winner: [Fera Science Ltd](/contract-winners/fera-science/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £62,500
- Tender value: £62,500
- Award date: 21 October 2019
- Published: 25 October 2019
- Contract start: 21 October 2019
- Contract end: 31 March 2020
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 895dfec5-e07f-45ad-b619-415827a5c48d-321940
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f68f9517-1146-4c36-b7fd-3d1ce430ad12

## Description

Agri-environment schemes \(AES\) are a key component in improving connectivity across the landscape and further investigation is required to establish the extent to which the location of AES options improves ecological connectivity\. Specific project objectives: 1\. Review approaches to measuring ecological connectivity, specifically considering agri-environment schemes\. 2\. Assess the contribution of AES implementation to landscape ecological connectivity\. 3\. Provide recommendations for ground truthing and future targeting of findings\. 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 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 help@bravosolution\.co\.uk\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/895dfec5-e07f-45ad-b619-415827a5c48d-321940)