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RDE869 - Evaluation of the River Walks Demonstrator Project

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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26 Nov 2025 at 13:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra), located at Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street, London, has completed the procurement process titled "RDE869 - Evaluation of the River Walks Demonstrator Project". This project falls under the industry category of research and development consultancy services, with a CPV code of 73200000. The procurement process reached the award stage on 26th November 2025 with The National Centre for Social Research being awarded the contract. The project is set to take place across multiple regions including the UK, Europe, and others. The contract runs from 4th November 2025 to 31st March 2026, with a budget value of £49,635.25. This procurement was conducted using a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in process evaluation within the consultancy services sector. Companies experienced in providing comprehensive and insightful evaluations of public sector projects would find this contract particularly suitable. Although this particular procurement has been awarded, similar future tenders by Defra may be ideal for businesses looking to expand within the UK and international markets. Establishing a relationship with a government department like Defra can also enhance a company's portfolio and provide a stable revenue stream.

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Notice Title

RDE869 - Evaluation of the River Walks Demonstrator Project

Notice Description

The scope of the evaluation will be to conduct a process evaluation of the demonstrator project to inform the remaining river walks delivery. Contract awarded by Defra.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4528e946-01be-411c-9ccb-f9b750a9b026
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/430d78c8-00de-465c-a5cd-d38ec2b79c0c
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
£49,635 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,635 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
4 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
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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

THE NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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