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RDE948 - Investigating innovative ways to deliver Defra policy customer require

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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24 Nov 2025 at 15:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has completed the award stage for a selective procurement process titled "RDE948 - Investigating innovative ways to deliver Defra policy customer require". This contract, valued at £81,077.10, was awarded to Fera Science Ltd. The procurement pertains to the research and development consultancy services industry, with an emphasis on exploring innovative methods to deliver environmental policy information. The intended project will occur from 23rd November 2025 to 30th April 2026, covering various regions including the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World. The procurement follows a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the research and development sector, especially those specialising in environmental sciences and consultancy services. With Defra's focus on innovative approaches, firms capable of integrating advanced technologies or methodologies into environmental policy delivery could find valuable collaboration opportunities. Although this particular contract has been awarded, similar future projects may benefit companies with large-scale operational capabilities that can meet complex and comprehensive delivery requirements across multiple regions.

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Notice Title

RDE948 - Investigating innovative ways to deliver Defra policy customer require

Notice Description

This research project will explore how Defra policy customers' requirements for information on how the environment is changing in response to policy interventions from the baseline gathered by the NCEA programme between 2023-2028 might be delivered innovatively, and cost effectively post 2028. Contract awarded by Defra.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8e3a9127-084e-4015-9467-8f9499d11e78
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/037f4ff9-44dd-4fd4-ad75-da9dbbacea82
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
£81,077 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£81,077 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
23 Nov 2025 - 30 Apr 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
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 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

FERA SCIENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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