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New Covent Garden Market Socio-Economic Research Project

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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11 Nov 2025 at 14:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "New Covent Garden Market Socio-Economic Research Project" has been completed, with the contract awarded on 23 October 2025. This research initiative was overseen by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to explore the market's role within London's food and flower sector. The project falls under the category of research and development consultancy services and takes place within the United Kingdom. It was conducted as a selective procurement through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £104,645.63 GBP, spans from 23 October 2025 to 27 April 2026. The key procurement stages have transitioned from tender to award with DEFRA acting as the buying organisation.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for large consulting firms specialising in socio-economic research, particularly those involved in development consultancy within the food and flower market sectors. As the contract is part of a selective call-off framework, businesses already on relevant frameworks with the capacity to deliver high-quality research services would find this opportunity particularly advantageous. The scale and specialisation required imply that larger firms could leverage such projects to expand their service offerings and strengthen their position in governmental research ventures.

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Notice Title

New Covent Garden Market Socio-Economic Research Project

Notice Description

We are seeking to appoint a socio-economic research firm to conduct research to review the role of the market in its current form and location within the London food and flower sector. Contract awarded by Defra.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-50ce029b-ee02-418b-ba7b-b4b8520584a3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99cfff2c-3325-498e-9551-c2aa2224161b
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
Large

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
£104,645 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£104,645 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Oct 20256 months ago
Contract Period
22 Oct 2025 - 27 Apr 2026 6-12 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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