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RDE961 - IPM Planning Tool Updates

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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17 Nov 2025 at 12:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has completed a procurement process under the title "RDE961 - IPM Planning Tool Updates," focusing on research and development consultancy services in line with the Pesticides National Action Plan. The contract was awarded on 5th November 2025 to RSK ADAS Limited through a selective procurement method involving a call-off from a framework agreement. This procurement process covers multiple locations, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and Europe, with the contract running from 3rd November 2025 to 31st March 2026. The awarded contract value is £27,300, classified under the industry category of services.

This tender presents growth opportunities for large businesses capable of providing specialised research and development consultancy services related to integrated pest management. As the procurement was conducted selectively from a framework agreement, enterprises with existing relationships or those capable of becoming preferred suppliers to Defra stand to benefit significantly. Companies with expertise in supporting national plans for environmental management and development of digital tools could find this project aligns well with their capabilities, promoting opportunities for further collaboration with prominent governmental bodies like Defra.

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Notice Title

RDE961 - IPM Planning Tool Updates

Notice Description

High-level aim: Support the goals of the Pesticides National Action Plan to increase uptake of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) by maintaining the IPM Tool. Contract awarded by Defra.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2bbd404d-d1cc-438c-a774-42cc508eaf75
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79d67682-7786-46c7-b3fb-52253478f7a0
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
Large

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
£27,300 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,300 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 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
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
Bo-Jess Brooks
Contact Email
bo.brooks@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

RSK ADAS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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