Research on Finance Mechanisms for Sustainable International Food System Investments

Awarded 06 Jan 2025

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Awarded06 Jan 2025
Value£114,975.00
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 1y 4mo ago6mo term
Awarded 6 Jan 2025Expired 29 June 2025

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs awarded a contract to ICF Consulting Services Limited for research to assess finance mechanisms that Defra may be able to utilise to increase finance flows into sustainable agriculture practices and consequent environmental and social benefits.

The contract value is £114,975.

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