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RDE862: Nature-based Solutions and Catchment Water Quality

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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23 Sep 2025 at 10:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "RDE862: Nature-based Solutions and Catchment Water Quality" was coordinated by the Environment Agency, located in York, United Kingdom. This contract falls within the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services. The procurement method was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender reached the award stage on 23rd September 2025, with an active award made on 17th September 2025. The contract period commenced on 12th September 2025 and is set to conclude on 6th March 2026. The services are to be delivered across various locations, including the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World. The total contract value is £135,975.53.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for research and development firms, particularly those specialising in environmental consultancy. Companies with expertise in nature-based solutions and water quality management could find a significant growth avenue through this contract. Despite the selective procurement method, which might restrict participation to certain pre-qualified firms, those included in the relevant framework have a potential opportunity for collaboration with a reputable buyer like the Environment Agency. Given the broad delivery locations, businesses with international capabilities and experience in managing complex projects across multiple territories would be well-suited to compete for such opportunities in the future.

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Notice Title

RDE862: Nature-based Solutions and Catchment Water Quality

Notice Description

RDE862: Nature-based Solutions and Catchment Water Quality

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a3d9c395-1df0-485a-8871-03b59bcf4121
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7213b2c-c0be-4e0b-a5ec-5b6e55575eed
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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£135,975 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£135,975 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
11 Sep 2025 - 6 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
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 7PX
Post Town
York
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Guildhall
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JEREMY BENN ASSOCIATES LIMITED (T/A JBA CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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