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Nutrient Working Group Pilot

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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12 Nov 2025 at 12:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) entailed the award of a contract titled "Nutrient Working Group Pilot" within the services category. The project is part of Defra's initiative to address evidence gaps in ecosystem services, particularly nutrient remediation. The procurement followed a selective methodology through a call-off from a framework agreement. The project, set in the United Kingdom, commenced on 3rd November 2025 and will continue until 31st March 2026. The contract, valued at GBP 15,963.85, was awarded to Risk & Policy Analysts Ltd, with the announcement made on 12th November 2025, marking the award stage of the procurement process.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses operating within the research and development consultancy services sector, particularly large-scale enterprises that can contribute expertise in ecosystem services and nutrient remediation. With a strategic focus on the environmental sector, this project allows such businesses to expand their research portfolio while contributing to governmental environmental objectives. Companies looking to engage in similar high-value contracts could benefit from building competencies and frameworks that align with public sector standards and objectives.

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Notice Title

Nutrient Working Group Pilot

Notice Description

This project builds on work conducted in Work Package 6 of the Environment Agency's (EA) previous marine Natural Capital and Ecosystem Assessment (mNCEA) Land-Sea Interface project, working to further address identified ecosystem services evidence gaps, in particular nutrient remediation. Contract awarded by Defra.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9e76adf0-5c49-4688-940f-a9a644c5b615
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9cbf715-9115-44ac-ad01-7aba839dc4d8
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
£15,963 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,963 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
3 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
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

RISK & POLICY ANALYSTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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