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RDE941 - Review of Statistical Approaches to classify Bathing Waters

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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26 Nov 2025 at 14:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency has completed the awarding stage for the procurement titled "RDE941 - Review of Statistical Approaches to classify Bathing Waters". This process falls under the Research and Development Consultancy Services category and involves a thorough review of the current statistical methods related to bathing water classification. The contract has been awarded to the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) at a value of £29,950 and will run from 26 November 2025 to 31 March 2026. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The delivery addresses are wide-ranging, including regions such as the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and other international locations.

This tender offers significant opportunities for organisations specialising in research and development consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in environmental statistics and water quality assessment. Large enterprises, similar to UKCEH, would be well-suited to compete due to the project's scale and scope. Engaging in such contracts can help businesses strengthen their portfolio in public sector contracts and enhance their credibility in environmental consultancy. The procurement provides an ideal growth opportunity for businesses aiming to expand their offerings into governmental projects on both UK and international platforms.

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Notice Title

RDE941 - Review of Statistical Approaches to classify Bathing Waters

Notice Description

To undertake a review of the strengths and weaknesses of our current statistical approach for the classification of bathing waters, to identify alternative approaches, to undertake a comparison and to recommend improvements. Contract awarded by Defra.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8cd423f2-9c64-409c-a45f-ad00cb4e71f2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1ded445-b8cb-49e1-942f-7c11566a8145
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
£29,950 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,950 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
26 Nov 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
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
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

UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY (UKCEH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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