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RDE801 - FRS24253 An evidence base for rural flood and coastal resilience

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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08 Jan 2026 at 14:43

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "RDE801 - FRS24253 An evidence base for rural flood and coastal resilience" was conducted by the Environment Agency and targeted research and development consultancy services. The contract was intended to utilise existing evidence to support flood and coastal erosion risk management in rural communities across England and Wales. The procurement was carried out through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with key completion milestones being end of the tender period on 30th November 2025 and the official start of the contract on 1st December 2025. The awarded contract, valued at £107,131.64, runs through to 28th February 2027 and covers locations including the UK and British Overseas Territories, amongst others.

This tender represents an opportunity for growth primarily for businesses involved in providing research and development consultancy services, especially those focused on environmental sustainability and rural area risk management. While this contract was awarded to Harper Adams University, other businesses with expertise in flood and coastal resilience could look for similar opportunities in this domain. Organisations involved in similar projects can benefit from understanding the procurement process and requirements outlined by governmental bodies like the Environment Agency. Despite SMEs and VCSEs being marked as unsuitable in this instance, larger enterprises with robust frameworks in environmental consultancy are well-suited to compete in future, similar tenders.

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Notice Title

RDE801 - FRS24253 An evidence base for rural flood and coastal resilience

Notice Description

The aim of the work is to understand how existing evidence on resilience to flooding and coastal erosion be used to support flood and coastal erosion risk management (FCERM) decision making in rural communities in England and Wales. Contract awarded by Defra.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a0231bae-584c-4903-8f88-593be1bd2179
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b2a8784-4898-4301-a339-7ce0e4577d2f
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£107,131 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£107,131 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 28 Feb 2027 1-2 years
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
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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

HARPER ADAMS UNIVERSITY

Further Information

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