Award

RDE959: Evaluating and enhancing the Land Use Choices Tool (LUCT) for Woodland C

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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19 Dec 2025 at 10:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency has completed the procurement process titled "RDE959: Evaluating and enhancing the Land Use Choices Tool (LUCT) for Woodland C", classified under Research and Development Consultancy Services. The procurement focused on various locations, including the UK, British Overseas Territories, and several other regions globally. The process was part of the RDE Framework 1 and executed as a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage concluded with an award on 8th December 2025, with the contract period set from 12th December 2025 to 31st March 2026. The contract value awarded is £90,000.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for large consultancy firms specialising in research and development services, particularly those experienced in environmental consultancy. Given the scope and the selective procurement method, companies with prior framework agreements and expertise in enhancing decision-support tools for land use will find this contract beneficial for growth and establishing long-term partnerships with the Environment Agency. Despite the process focus being limited to large entities, the awarded contract lays the groundwork for gaining reputability and expanding business in environmental research and consultancy domains.

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Notice Title

RDE959: Evaluating and enhancing the Land Use Choices Tool (LUCT) for Woodland C

Notice Description

Environment Agency RDE Framework 1 Direct Award Only

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ad27b579-f6f8-41fa-8704-084fd83baebc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/993b4268-106c-48cf-b854-792f34fdd364
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
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
12 Dec 2025 - 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 3JR
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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