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RDE855 - A Review of the Comparative Advantages of Certified versus Farm Saved S

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

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17 Nov 2025 at 11:44

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process detailed in this record concerns a contract awarded by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) for a project titled "RDE855 - A Review of the Comparative Advantages of Certified versus Farm Saved S." The contract falls under the industry category of research and development consultancy services, identified by CPV code 73200000, and is located in the United Kingdom and several other regions including British Overseas Territories and Europe. The procurement process was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the procurement stage currently at the award status. The tender period concluded on 9th November 2025, and the contract period spans from 10th November 2025 to 10th July 2026. The awarded contract is valued at £67,359 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy services, particularly those experienced in agricultural policies and seed marketing. Although the process is selective and may not cater to small or voluntary organisations, larger consultancy firms or universities with relevant expertise who are able to fulfil the contract requirements can greatly benefit from this opportunity. The commissioning of Harper Adams University as the supplier suggests that higher education institutions or specialised research entities are well-suited to compete in similar tenders, especially those positioned to engage in policy review and data analysis related to agriculture in the EU context.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RDE855 - A Review of the Comparative Advantages of Certified versus Farm Saved S

Notice Description

The aim of the project is to provide data to enable a review of the current policy that prohibits the marketing of farm saved seed and consider whether the evidence supports this policy continuing, or if other policies could be considered, such as allowing farmers to exchange farm saved seed (as proposed in the EU). Contract awarded by Defra.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-33107ff0-f50d-4315-af17-0e8217d5e9b2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5403cd2b-5d15-47d1-a41f-270327d5460f
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
£67,359 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£67,359 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
10 Nov 2025 - 10 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department for Environment, Food and 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 4DF
Postcode Area
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

Harper Adams University

Further Information

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