RDE800 - Beach benefits resulting from the Environmental Protection (Plastic St

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra), located at 17 Smith Square, London, initiated a procurement process titled "RDE800 - Beach benefits resulting from the Environmental Protection (Plastic St", which focuses on research and development consultancy services. This process pertains to the award stage of the procurement, with the contract being awarded on 29th April 2025 and published on 15th May 2025. The procurement, which applies across various locations including the UK and the Channel Islands, ran from 30th April 2025 to 23rd May 2025. Conducted via a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, it involved an awarded contract valued at £5,900 GBP. The buying organisation is Defra, with Ipsos as the contracted supplier.

This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for businesses specialised in consultancy within the research and development sector. Though the contract was relatively lower in monetary value and not specifically suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses looking to strengthen their portfolio or build reputational capital through governmental projects could have benefited from participating in similar opportunities. This particular procurement showcases Ipsos's ability to leverage structured frameworks to secure consultancy roles, setting an example for other businesses interested in entering or expanding within the public sector consultancy market.

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RDE800 - Beach benefits resulting from the Environmental Protection (Plastic St

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

15th May 2025 16:16:46 PM
Contract Summary

The purpose of the project is to develop a short online survey to inform the upcoming Post Implementation Review (PIR) of the Environmental Protection Regulations in England 2020. Contract awarded by Defra
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-b5fd17-92783a2c-99bb-4bc4-a1d1-aa33b1d7af0b

Publication Source

Contracts Finder

Procurement Stage

Award

Procurement Method

Selective

Procurement Method Details

Call-off From A Framework Agreement

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS

Framework
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

73200000

CPV Division(s)

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
Awarding Authority

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

Buyer Name

Bo-Jess Brooks

Buyer Email

bo.brooks@defra.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

17 Smith Square

London

SW1P 3JR

UK
Awarded Supplier(s)

Supplier Name(s)

IPSOS

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RDE800 - Beach benefits resulting from the Environmental Protection (Plastic St

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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