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RDE704 - Completion of GI Mapping Indicator Reports and Research into the Measu

NATURAL ENGLAND

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22 Dec 2025 at 16:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "RDE704 - Completion of GI Mapping Indicator Reports and Research into the Measures of Greenness" was conducted by Natural England, tasked with fostering research and development in consultancy services. This contract revolves around developing and reporting indicators for greenness in urban areas as part of the Urban Greening Factor Standard. The procurement, categorised under research and development consultancy services (CPV code 73200000), covers multiple regions including the UK and global territories. Managed as a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, the tender transitioned from tender period closure on 27th October 2024 to contract commencement on 28th October 2024, with an active award date of 23rd October 2024. The contract concluded on 31st January 2025, with the final notice published on 22nd December 2025.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy, especially those focusing on environmental impact analyses and urban planning. While this specific contract was awarded to RSK ADAS Limited, larger entities with similar capabilities in measuring and reporting environmental indicators could find beneficial prospects in participating in future tenders of similar scale and nature. Although not targeting SMEs or VCSEs, the framework agreement format provides an excellent platform for relevant firms to engage with public sector environmental projects, contributing to enhanced urban sustainability initiatives.

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Notice Title

RDE704 - Completion of GI Mapping Indicator Reports and Research into the Measu

Notice Description

To develop and report on indicators for Greenness in urban areas relating to the Urban Greening Factor Standard. Contract awarded by Defra.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a5cb6f95-d8fe-49bb-9694-c8b626230e08
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d796d82-c813-415e-bd75-784e7fb06ff1
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
£16,173 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,173 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
28 Oct 2024 - 31 Jan 2025 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
NATURAL ENGLAND
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

RSK ADAS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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