Defra Data @DefraData
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We have published an invitation to tender seeking suppliers to deliver the next version of the Data Services Platform, environment.data.gov.uk. The ITT can be found at: contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/272689d… Closing date: 14 March 2022
Brilliant news on which to end the year. Read here to learn how artificial intelligence will give our peatlands a better, wetter future.
Brilliant news on which to end the year. Read here to learn how artificial intelligence will give our peatlands a better, wetter future.
Come and help us build amazing, world class, geospatial technology… civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/jobs.cgi?j….
We're looking for a Lead Data Engineer. Find out more at: civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/jobs.cgi?j…
This #LibrariesWeek Find out a bit about the Defra Library Team who are a core part of our Data & Information function... defradigital.blog.gov.uk/2021/09/30/cel…
Find out what it has been like joining #DefraData during a pandemic... defradigital.blog.gov.uk/2021/09/16/onl…
We have published an early engagement notice for the procurement of the next version of our Data Services Platform. For all the details & contact information see: contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ec6e65….
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your ideas on how to use data to make better policy and deliver better public services, open to all civil servants and public servants. Don’t miss this chance. @PolicyProfUK
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your ideas on how to use data to make better policy and deliver better public services, open to all civil servants and public servants. Don’t miss this chance. @PolicyProfUK
📢Our new Ecology and Fish Data API is now live. You can now access the Environment Agency’s freshwater fish, invertebrate, macrophyte, diatom and marine phytoplankton data is this format. Have a go and let us know what you think! environment.data.gov.uk/dataset/58da64…
Happy #OpenDataDay don’t forget @DefraGovUK @EnvAgency @NaturalEngland @Ruralpay @APHAgovuk @The_MMO (and others) make lots of data openly available at environment.data.gov.uk
Product manager in UK Government? Very interested in data? Come and work on #FutureFarming as our Lead Data Product Manager: civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/jobs.cgi?j…. Find out more about the programme: defrafarming.blog.gov.uk
Some illuminating information from the @NaturalEngland science team on what the view from the space tells us about how management choices affect our uplands.
Some illuminating information from the @NaturalEngland science team on what the view from the space tells us about how management choices affect our uplands.
As part of defining the national priorities for geospatial data standards, we would like to understand better how users interact with geospatial data now, and want to in the future. Complete the survey: bit.ly/3a955jP #HaveYourSay #GeospatialData
We are looking for a current civil servant to join us as a Service Analyst. The successful candidate will be technically minded and able to support a wide range of our data & information services... civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/jobs.cgi?j… #DefraData #jobs

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