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RDE643 Cost benefits review of Defra's Earth Observation

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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27 Jan 2025 at 15:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has concluded a procurement process for the project titled "RDE643 Cost benefits review of Defra's Earth Observation." The procurement, classified under Research and Development Consultancy Services, encompasses regions including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. Initially tendered under a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement, the process's critical deadline was 20th January 2025, with the contract period spanning from 27th January 2025 to 29th August 2025. The awarded contract, valued at £96,652, is with RSK ADAS Limited, indicating completion and active status as of 24th January 2025.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for firms in the research and development consultancy sector, particularly those that excel in cost-benefit analysis and Earth observation applications. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were deemed suitable, creating a competitive yet inclusive environment for diverse business participation. The involvement in such a high-profile and technically specialised project with Defra could significantly elevate a company's portfolio and credibility within the industry.

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Notice Title

RDE643 Cost benefits review of Defra's Earth Observation

Notice Description

A benefits review of the developments and use of Earth Observation in Defra over the last seven years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-74c9ce86-7718-4e1d-88d1-0cca09a702f9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bea4b25-6d77-4330-8389-d354ad3a7d4c
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
SME, VCSE
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
£96,652 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£96,652 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
27 Jan 2025 - 29 Aug 2025 6-12 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
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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

RSK ADAS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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