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RDE966 - CECAN Fellowship Evaluation Project

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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10 Nov 2025 at 14:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has completed the procurement process for the "RDE966 - CECAN Fellowship Evaluation Project." This project focuses on developing evaluation triangles to analyse marine plan objectives. The contract has been awarded to ICF Consulting Services Limited. The procurement falls under the category of research and development consultancy services. The procurement method was selective, as part of a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 16th October 2025 to 31st March 2026. This award stage follows the tender procedure that concluded with the contract end date for responses on 15th October 2025.

This project presents opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy, particularly those with expertise in systems-based evaluation frameworks. Although the procurement did not specifically target SMEs or VCSEs, companies with a strong consultancy record and capability to deliver innovative evaluation strategies are well-positioned to benefit. Engaging in such contracts allows businesses to enhance their portfolio by collaborating with governmental departments, thereby gaining valuable insights and experience in environmental policy effectiveness evaluations.

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Notice Title

RDE966 - CECAN Fellowship Evaluation Project

Notice Description

Developing Evaluation Triangles: A Visual Representation of a Systems-Based Approach to Evaluating Marine Plan Objectives and Policy Effectiveness. Contract awarded by Defra.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4f81f07e-edbd-4a08-87c8-2d6452d4a062
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ac6bbc4-a349-45d5-afa1-837a5d4f4c99
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
£15,300 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,300 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
15 Oct 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
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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