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RDE720 Climate impacts on UK food inequalities: a rapid evidence assessment

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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18 Dec 2024 at 12:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "RDE720 Climate impacts on UK food inequalities: a rapid evidence assessment". The project, which falls under the industry category of Research and Development Consultancy Services (CPV code: 73200000), aims to update and expand understanding of the impact of climate change on food inequalities in the UK. The procurement process, managed through a selective call-off from a framework agreement, culminated in the awarding of the contract to ICF Consulting Services Limited on 6th December 2024. The contract period spans from 9th December 2024 to 24th March 2025, with the services required across various locations including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The total value of the contract is £49,822 GBP.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in climate change, food security, and social inequalities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete in such tenders due to the targeted call-off nature of the procurement process. Engaging in this contract allows businesses to contribute to crucial research that addresses socio-economic challenges while expanding their portfolio and establishing themselves as key players in the intersection of climate change and food policy research.

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Notice Title

RDE720 Climate impacts on UK food inequalities: a rapid evidence assessment

Notice Description

Food inequalities are disparities in people's ability to obtain food. Food inequality is prevalent worldwide, affecting approximately 1.2 billion people. The effects of food inequalities are unevenly distributed across populations. Climate-related shocks will further exacerbate these effects, and any associated health consequences. The Climate Change Committee's third Climate Change Risk Assessment (CCRA) remarked that higher UK food prices are an increasingly likely impact of climate change. Climate-related yield loss or reduction and climate-related disruptions to supply chains will affect market prices for food commodities and products, which are transmitted and amplified through trade relations. The UK imports roughly 40% of its food and so is exposed to this risk through both domestic and international climate impacts. Food prices can also increase due to climate-related increases to the cost of inputs, such as energy, feed and fertilisers. Volatility in food prices resulting from climate disruption is expected to increase existing food inequalities. Price rises disproportionately affect those living in poverty in the UK; evidence shows the poorest households already spend a higher proportion of their income on food compared to higher earning households. Recent research by the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit found that around a third of food price inflation in 2023 was as a result of climate change. Across 2022 and 2023, climate costs increased the annual average food bill by PS361 per household. This Rapid Evidence Assessment (REA) will update and expand Defra's understanding of the evidence for climate change impacts on food inequalities in the UK.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-40be090b-38c9-4856-a714-8d43bc7b425d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19296230-cad0-4ed0-b9bf-6e792adb3790
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
SME, VCSE
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
£49,822 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,822 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
9 Dec 2024 - 24 Mar 2025 1-6 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 & 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

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