Award

RDE788 Lake Naturalness Training Materials

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

21 May 2025 at 10:59

Award

15 May 2025 at 16:31

Award

15 May 2025 at 16:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), located at 17 Smith Square, London, has awarded a contract titled "RDE788 Lake Naturalness Training Materials". This contract falls under the "Research and development consultancy services" industry category (CPV: 73200000) and pertains to a selective procurement process through a call-off from a framework agreement. The award was published on 21st May 2025, with the contract period spanning from 1st April 2025 to 31st July 2025. Delivery locations include the United Kingdom and various international territories. The procurement process is in the award stage, having been completed with a contract value of £67,139 GBP awarded to WSP UK Ltd.

This tender presents a chance for businesses in the consultancy sector specialising in research and development to explore growth opportunities through collaborations with governmental organisations like Defra. While the current contract has been awarded, understanding the methodologies used in this selective tender process can provide insights for similar future opportunities. Businesses that can provide innovative training solutions in environmental and natural resource management are well-suited to pursue contracts in this category, though it should be noted this particular contract did not list specific suitability for SMEs or VCSEs.

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Notice Title

RDE788 Lake Naturalness Training Materials

Notice Description

An alternative approach to project delivery has been agreed with the Environment Agency following contract award. The new approach is outlined below. Contract was awarded by Defra

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5e9e8b7a-f539-475c-b343-a0e46576e246
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fddc9a2-8c36-4abf-bc5b-730b7ef926d8
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
£67,139 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£67,139 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 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 AND 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

WSP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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