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

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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15 May 2025 at 16:16

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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Notice Title

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

Notice Description

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-92783a2c-99bb-4bc4-a1d1-aa33b1d7af0b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e68fb67-b1fd-48c5-af8b-f79dcaba7e95
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
£5,900 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,900 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
29 Apr 2025 - 23 May 2025 30 days
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
Bo-Jess Brooks
Contact Email
bo.brooks@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

IPSOS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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