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RDE975 - LRO33 Local Resource Options Screening Study - Rhee

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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23 Jan 2026 at 15:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "RDE975 - LRO33 Local Resource Options Screening Study - Rhee" was managed by the Environment Agency for the study of water resources availability options in the Rhee catchment. Classified under research and development consultancy services (CPV code 73200000), the contract was awarded to Jeremy Benn Associates Limited (t/a JBA Consulting) with a total value of £29,730. This selective procurement was executed via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from 1st December 2025 to 16th March 2026. The locations targeted for delivery include a wide array of regions, from the United Kingdom to the British Overseas Territories and beyond.

This contract presents opportunities for consultancy firms and specialists in water resource management and environmental studies. While not specifically oriented towards small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), other similar businesses with existing framework agreements could find potential growth opportunities in participating in future tenders of this nature. Companies with strong expertise in research and development services in environmental science, especially those with capabilities to engage with government agencies, would be well-suited to compete in this area.

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Notice Title

RDE975 - LRO33 Local Resource Options Screening Study - Rhee

Notice Description

Study of water resources availability options for farm group in the Rhee catchment. Contract awarded by Defra.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d43aebd5-bd91-4679-bedc-b1f9895d5f4c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2ef86bb-db95-451f-b9e8-56fbd58c08e3
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
£29,730 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,730 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 16 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

Notice Documents

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