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Cost and Impact of Business as Usual on Lowland Peat-----DEM0010911

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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27 May 2025 at 13:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), focused on the project titled "Cost and Impact of Business as Usual on Lowland Peat—DEM0010911", falling within the Research and Development Consultancy Services category. The procurement, which followed a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, reached the award stage on 23rd May 2025, with the contract period spanning from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2026. Located primarily in London, the project is aimed at enhancing policy decision-making through detailed research on lowland peat. The total contract value is £159,610, and key delivery locations include the United Kingdom and various British Overseas Territories, among others.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in research and development consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for such projects due to the specific research needs and potential for localisation within the UK. The framework agreement approach streamlines participation and enhances project accessibility, allowing qualified suppliers to leverage their expertise in environmental research to aid government policy development and inform strategic decisions, thereby fostering business expansion in this niche market.

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Notice Title

Cost and Impact of Business as Usual on Lowland Peat-----DEM0010911

Notice Description

Research is required to identify and construct the dynamic counterfactual that is required to improve the analysis underpinning policy decision making on lowland peat.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a0fb7db2-4230-4871-bb5d-66a46aa23498
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1cd62e9-af60-4ef6-9cc8-13198a03336e
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
SME
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
£159,610 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£159,610 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 6-12 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 AND 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

WSP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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