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RDE929 - How can we drive water company performance to improve the environment?

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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02 Oct 2025 at 12:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency has completed a procurement process for the project titled "RDE929 - How can we drive water company performance to improve the environment?". This procurement falls under the industry category of research and development consultancy services (CPV code: 73200000) and covers multiple locations including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, British Overseas Territories, Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World. The tender stage has culminated in the award, with a contract period starting on 29th September 2025 and ending on 27th February 2026. The procurement was conducted using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded on 10th September 2025 to Jeremy Benn Associates Limited (t/a JBA Consulting), and the announcement was published on 2nd October 2025. The contract is valued at £31,843.72.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses involved in consultancy services, particularly those specialising in research and development related to environmental performance and management. Companies with expertise in regulatory compliance, environmental impact assessment, and performance metrics could benefit from such opportunities. While the contract is complete, understanding the criteria and framework used by the Environment Agency for such procurements can inform future bids and strategic positioning for similar tenders in this sector.

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Notice Title

RDE929 - How can we drive water company performance to improve the environment?

Notice Description

This piece of work should help us as the regulator understand the Outcome Delivery Incentives (ODIs) for AMP8. Contract awarded by Defra.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d844f646-8646-4381-ac4a-2e57caee1b2d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47186cbe-c759-4095-8516-165f67b1a316
Current Stage
Award
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
£31,843 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,843 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
28 Sep 2025 - 27 Feb 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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