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RM6126: Survey on Attitudes to the Environment - Wave 6 and beyond

DEFRA

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05 Dec 2025 at 12:05

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05 Dec 2025 at 09:26

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, initiated by Defra, centres around the contract titled "RM6126: Survey on Attitudes to the Environment - Wave 6 and beyond". This project falls within the social research services category, with a classification code of 79315000. The procurement method utilised is selective, involving a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The awards were given on 28 November 2025 and published on 5 December 2025. The contract period spans from 1 December 2025 to 31 March 2029, with delivery encompassing a wide array of locations, including the United Kingdom and beyond. The procurement stage currently stands at the award phase, marking vital opportunities for involvement.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the social research services industry. Defra’s commitment to this multi-year survey ensures ongoing demand for expert data collection and analysis. The contract value of £939,821.25 presents a robust financial prospect for suppliers, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) known for their adaptability and specialised expertise. Companies capable of delivering comprehensive survey services across diverse regions, including Europe and British Overseas Territories, will find this an advantageous project for both revenue generation and contributing to essential public policy development.

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Notice Title

RM6126: Survey on Attitudes to the Environment - Wave 6 and beyond

Notice Description

The Survey on Attitudes to the Environment (SAE) is a tracker survey which was launched in 2018 with the aims of collecting public opinion data on Defra policy areas, supporting the 25YEP, and monitoring changes in some public attitudes over time. Defra has awarded a new contract which continues the commitment to capturing evolving data trends and informing priority policy areas.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eefadd81-78e5-4b26-b2b0-0880d16873e2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f513937-0efe-4414-a372-54840f5ff629
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£939,821 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£939,821 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 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
Defra group Commercial
Contact Email
procurement@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
2
Supplier Names

KANTAR PUBLIC

VERIAN GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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