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RDE965 - Assessing the impact of a short film about lowland raised bogs in Cumbr

NATURAL ENGLAND

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08 Jan 2026 at 13:54

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the contract titled "RDE965 - Assessing the impact of a short film about lowland raised bogs in Cumbria" was conducted by Natural England, a body situated in London, UK. This contract falls under the industry category of Research and Development Consultancy Services (CPV: 73200000) and covers delivery to various regions including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The process has reached the award stage, with the award published on 8 January 2026. The contract period is from 1 December 2025 to 31 March 2026, with a value of 33,095.83 GBP. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy services, particularly those that can leverage audiovisual media to communicate scientific and environmental concepts. While this contract is not specifically tailored for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), organisations experienced in environmental impact studies or media production for educational purposes could benefit substantially through increased visibility and the potential for future collaborations. The supplier chosen for this contract is The National Centre for Social Research, indicating that institutions with strong research capabilities are well-suited to compete for similar opportunities.

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Notice Title

RDE965 - Assessing the impact of a short film about lowland raised bogs in Cumbr

Notice Description

Research to understand the impact that a short film about lowland peat sites has on viewers' understanding of bogs, the problems that they have and the ways to tackle those problems. Contract awarded by Defra.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5717de48-2d66-4f96-a73b-e80777d46af7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc091539-be8b-4d78-90bd-07c8c1668720
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
£33,095 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,095 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 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
NATURAL ENGLAND
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

THE NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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