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RDE880 - Evaluation of MMO's Marine Planning and Licensing Programme Phase 1

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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02 Oct 2025 at 14:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "RDE880 - Evaluation of MMO's Marine Planning and Licensing Programme Phase 1" is orchestrated by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) in the UK. Classified under the industry category "Research and development consultancy services," this contract was awarded as a selective procurement method using a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract is to evaluate an early process assessment of the Marine Management Organisation's Marine Planning and Licensing service. The procurement stage is at the award level, with ICF Consulting Services Limited being the awarded supplier. The contract period begins on 29th September 2025 and ends on 27th February 2026, covering areas such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, and others. The contract's value amounts to £63,938.96.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses involved in research and development consultancy, particularly those looking to engage with large governmental organisations like Defra. Companies with a strong background in environmental consultancy or policy evaluation would find this contract beneficial for expanding their portfolio and establishing expertise in marine planning and licensing services. Although the procurement wasn't open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), companies that can offer robust consultancy services in line with MMO's requirements could leverage this project to gain substantial experience and visibility in governmental contracts.

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Notice Title

RDE880 - Evaluation of MMO's Marine Planning and Licensing Programme Phase 1

Notice Description

The aim is to complete an early process assessment, and to plan for evaluation of the upgrade and redesign of MMO's Marine Planning and Licensing (MPL) Service. Contract awarded by Defra.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4f480cab-75af-46e3-bb2e-ce4e94eadfa9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f52672b4-8387-450b-ab1d-70a026ba7167
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
£63,938 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£63,938 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
28 Sep 2025 - 27 Feb 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

ICF CONSULTING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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