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RDE1029 - Joining up DWMPs and surface water planning: Approach review and refin

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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20 Mar 2026 at 14:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "RDE1029 - Joining up DWMPs and surface water planning: Approach review and refin" was completed by the Environment Agency, a regulatory body within the UK's Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra). This contract, awarded under the CPV industry category 73200000 for research and development consultancy services, involved collaborating with stakeholders to revise approaches in the context of DWMPs and surface water planning. Located primarily in London (postal code SW1P 4DF), the procurement utilised a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period stretched from 5th January 2026 to 31st March 2026, with the award published on 20th March 2026.

This procurement offers opportunities for growth particularly to businesses adept in consultancy services within environmental research and development. It presents a significant chance for firms capable of engaging with government frameworks and who specialise in strategic planning involving water management. Consulting businesses like Jeremy Benn Associates Limited (t/a JBA Consulting), which successfully secured the contract, are well-suited for such projects due to their expertise in environmental consultancy services. Such opportunities strengthen their industry position and promote further potential government collaborations.

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Notice Title

RDE1029 - Joining up DWMPs and surface water planning: Approach review and refin

Notice Description

Work with stakeholders to review the approach designed in RDE751 to revise the proposed approach. Contract awarded by Defra.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a7331f22-3622-4ee0-9521-d547b239dbc5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/927932f9-d37c-494a-adde-2567207c9f54
Current Stage
Award
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
£12,453 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,453 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 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
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

JEREMY BENN ASSOCIATES LIMITED (T/A JBA CONSULTING

Further Information

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