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Workforce Needs in Defra Sectors - 2050 - Futures Framework mini competition

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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15 Dec 2025 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has completed the procurement process titled "Workforce Needs in Defra Sectors - 2050 - Futures Framework mini competition". This project falls under the industry category of research and development consultancy services. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded to Cambridge Econometrics Limited, with a total value of £67,440. The contract is set to commence on 12th December 2025 and conclude on 31st March 2026. Deliverables cover locations across the United Kingdom, including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, and Europe. The award stage was marked by significant dates, with the award being published on 15th December 2025.

Opportunities for business growth within this tender focus on consultancy firms specialising in research and development, particularly those with experience related to environmental sectors. Although this tender did not specifically favour small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), firms in these categories may find useful insights and future collaboration prospects within Defra. The contract's broad geographical delivery requirements suggest that businesses capable of extensive outreach or operation across diverse regions can leverage their logistical strengths to compete in similar opportunities.

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Notice Title

Workforce Needs in Defra Sectors - 2050 - Futures Framework mini competition

Notice Description

Workforce Needs in Defra Sectors - 2050 - Futures Framework mini competition

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-36335d1e-73af-42ad-9700-8dd56a8ef1f4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9026e68-ee11-499d-bea8-a9a133a25e53
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
£67,440 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£67,440 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
12 Dec 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
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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

CAMBRIDGE ECONOMETRICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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