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RDE971 - Waste Crime Evaluation Framework for Value of Interventions

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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29 Jan 2026 at 16:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency, headquartered in London, has concluded the procurement process titled "RDE971 - Waste Crime Evaluation Framework for Value of Interventions." This contract, allocated within the research and development consultancy services industry under CPV code 73200000, is classified under the main procurement category of services. A selective procurement method was used, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded to Systra UK Ltd, with an award date of 5th January 2026 and a contract period starting on 22nd December 2025 and ending on 31st March 2026. The project aims to evaluate the value of interventions in waste crime, with services delivered across various regions including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in consultancy services, specifically those with expertise in research and development. The awarded consultancy contract, valued at £42,525, highlights the potential for similarly qualified firms to engage with government contract frameworks for growth opportunities, especially in sectors related to environmental and waste management consultancy. Large-scale enterprises with sophisticated consultancy capabilities, despite the announced unsuitability for SMEs, could find strategic development prospects in similar procurement processes by the Environment Agency or comparable entities.

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Notice Title

RDE971 - Waste Crime Evaluation Framework for Value of Interventions

Notice Description

Creation of an evaluation framework to understand the value of our interventions. Contract awarded by Defra.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b5a89aea-70ab-46c5-9f6f-8cbab061d7c5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7e515d8-61fe-4d89-82ee-a1e91d0825f3
Current Stage
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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
£42,525 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,525 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
22 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 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

SYSTRA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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