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Evaluation of the EU Delivery Programme EUDP

DEFRA

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21 Apr 2026 at 09:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Evaluation of the EU Delivery Programme EUDP" has been carried out by DEFRA, situated in London. This pertains to the industry category of evaluation consultancy services and spans various locations, including the United Kingdom and Europe. The procurement utilised a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. DEFRA awarded the contract to Ecorys UK Limited on 23 March 2026, with the contract period extending until 31 March 2029. The contract value amounts to £2,500,000. Key dates included the tender end date on 3 March 2026, with the award notice published on 21 April 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly in evaluation, to engage in a substantial contract backed by DEFRA. Though not specifically suited for SMEs or VCSEs, it offers scope for organisations with excellent credentials in delivering advisory services under the EU SPS Agreement. Companies capable of servicing this requirement have the chance to solidify their position as leading providers in consultancy for governmental programmes, while expanding their presence in international territories as outlined in the delivery locations.

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Notice Title

Evaluation of the EU Delivery Programme EUDP

Notice Description

The EU Delivery Programme (EUDP) Evaluation will aim to provide a thorough assessment of Defra's delivery of the UK-EU SPS Agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0064a83d-1b15-48f6-9c2c-106c3628a738
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA
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

ECORYS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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