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RDE795 - Government Buying Standards Evaluation

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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16 May 2025 at 13:00

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for "RDE795 - Government Buying Standards Evaluation" was conducted by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra), headquartered in London, UK. This tender, classified under Research and Development Consultancy Services, aims to evaluate the costs and benefits of proposed changes to Government Buying Standards. The procurement process, undertaken through a selective call-off from a framework agreement, reached the award stage with the contract awarded on 2nd May 2025. The project spans from 7th May 2025 to 7th November 2025 and impacts multiple regions including the UK, Europe, and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy services, particularly those experienced in governmental evaluations and standards assessments. Although small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) may not be suitable for this contract, larger consultancy firms and those with a robust track record in public sector engagements can leverage this chance to expand their portfolio and enhance their influence in government advisory roles. Successful engagement with Defra may also pave the way for future opportunities in similar projects across diverse regions.

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Notice Title

RDE795 - Government Buying Standards Evaluation

Notice Description

RDE795 sub lot 4.1 The objective of this project is to assess costs and benefits of the proposed GBS changes, ensuring Government priorities are considered. Contract was awarded by Defra

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-26147516-5b94-4254-b603-87f5505822b7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41e671fe-d16e-4a4c-9e27-19f998afdc81
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£83,265 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£83,265 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
6 May 2025 - 7 Nov 2025 6-12 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
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
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

ICF CONSULTING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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