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RDE791 - Project to catalogue the range of air quality communication toolkits a

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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06 Jun 2025 at 16:09

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06 Jun 2025 at 16:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has completed a procurement process, which involved awarding a contract for the "RDE791 - Project to catalogue the range of air quality communication toolkits." This initiative focuses on research and development consultancy services, specifically to catalogue and assess air quality toolkits available within the UK against quality criteria. The procurement method employed was selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. The process reached the award stage with a contract value of GBP 39,300 and covered a broad location scope, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The contract period spanned from 12 May 2025 to 31 July 2025, with the award announced on 6 June 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth in businesses specialising in research and development consultancy services within environmental sectors. Companies experienced in digital communications and environmental consultancy can leverage this opening to showcase their expertise in crafting effective communication strategies that exemplify best air quality practices. The successful supplier was Air Quality Consultants Ltd, indicating a preferred alignment with firms offering specialised knowledge in air quality assessment and monitoring. Although the tender isn’t specifically tailored to SMEs or VCSEs, larger consultancy firms with established frameworks and capabilities will find this project a fitting avenue for expansion and showcasing competence in environmental communication solutions.

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Notice Title

RDE791 - Project to catalogue the range of air quality communication toolkits a

Notice Description

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is seeking to commission a desk based project to compile a complete catalogue of existing, digitally available, (UK) air quality communication toolkits and assess these against a series of quality criteria to identify any readily available toolkits that exemplify best practice air quality communications. Contract awarded by Defra

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ca6b6c35-2c8e-4164-83d7-cf8fb65d0783
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/207e0296-1773-49d6-9fde-9b9fbebfc9d4
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
£39,300 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,300 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jun 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
11 May 2025 - 31 Jul 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
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
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

AIR QUALITY CONSULTANTS

Further Information

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