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RDE951 - Sustainable Transitions in Outdoor Pig Production: Economic Evaluation

NATURAL ENGLAND

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10 Nov 2025 at 16:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra), in conjunction with Natural England, has completed the procurement process titled "RDE951 - Sustainable Transitions in Outdoor Pig Production: Economic Evaluation". This contract falls under the industry category of Research and Development Consultancy Services, with Ricardo-AEA Ltd being awarded the contract. The procurement process utilised a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £46,275, runs from 3rd November 2025 to 31st March 2026, and encompasses various regions, including the UK, British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, and the rest of the world. The award was formally issued on 5th November 2025, with the award notice published on 10th November 2025.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental and agricultural consultancy, particularly those with a focus on sustainable practices in the livestock industry. Companies already engaged with framework agreements in this sector should find this tender particularly accessible. While the tender does not explicitly seek SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with the capability to deliver comprehensive economic evaluations and have experience in outdoor pig production systems will be well-placed to compete when similar tenders become available. This procurement underscores the growing demand for expertise in sustainable agricultural practices, offering potential for business growth in this niche market.

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Notice Title

RDE951 - Sustainable Transitions in Outdoor Pig Production: Economic Evaluation

Notice Description

Establish a comprehensive understanding of the outdoor pig farming system and its associated supply chain. Contract awarded by Defra.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-24781306-301f-487d-b291-f5022d2deac5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c9a8015-ac7b-4fed-a04a-df31dceb6c27
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£46,275 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£46,275 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RICARDO-AEA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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